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HS Troponin T [76811]

Message
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Test Code
TNT


Alias/See Also
76811;
TNT;
HIGH SENSITIVITY TROPONIN T;
TROPONIN T, HIGH SENSITIVITY;
TROPONIN T


CPT Codes
84484

Preferred Specimen
PLASMA, Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top) tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 24 hours
Frozen = 1 Year


Methodology
IMMUNOASSAY

Setup Schedule
Daily
RI


Report Available
24/7


Clinical Significance
TROPONIN T (TNT) IS AN INDEPENDENT PROGNOSTIC MARKER WHICH CAN PREDICT THE NEAR-, MID-, OR EVEN LONG-TERM OUTCOME OF PATIENTS WITH ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME (ACS)


Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, Ohio 45439


Last Updated: November 22, 2021


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.