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Troponin T (LABCORP)
Test Code1231100611
Alias/See Also
LAB139: Troponin T | LABCORP EAP: 140150
CPT Codes
84484x1
Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP (Frozen) Min Vol: N/A
Transport Temperature
Specimen Type: Container: PREFERRED: Frozen plasma from green-top (sodium heparin) tube. frozen plasma from lavender-top (EDTA) tube OR frozen ACCEPTABLE: Frozen plasma from lavender-top (EDTA) tube or frozen plasma from PPT(TM). Frozen serum from serum separator tube (SST) or frozen serum from red-top tube will not be rejected. NOTE: Plasma reference ranges will be applied to all specimen types. Storage: Centrifuge, remove plasma from cells, and FREEZE immediately. Special Instructions: Blood spots on filter paper are not an acceptable specimen type. This test is NOT to be used for newborn screening. Specimen Collection: Separate plasma from cells. Transfer specimen to plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED. Method: Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS) Stability Room Temp: Unstable Refrigerated: Unstable Frozen: 14 days
Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min
Last Updated: March 6, 2023
