TROPONIN I, HIGH SENSITIVITY

Message

Note: This test has different reporting units compared to previous Troponin testing.

Test Code

HSTNI

Alias/See Also

hs-Troponin

CPT Codes
84484

Preferred Specimen

1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

None

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma and cells. If gel seperator tube is not used, aliquot (transfer) plasma into a transport tube.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

15-30°C up to 4 hours
2-8°C up to 2 days

Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay

Setup Schedule

M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory. Stat testing is available.

Reference Range

Sex	Reference Range pg/mL
Male	0-20
Female	0-12

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB2 (Chemistry, Beckman DxI)

Last Updated: June 8, 2023

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.