CKMB/Troponin Cardiac Panel

Test Code
65


Alias/See Also
Cardiac Panel


CPT Codes
82553, 84484

Includes
Total CK, CKMB, Troponin


Preferred Specimen
1 ml serum


Transport Container
Heparin PST (Green top gel barrier)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Turbid or hemolyzed specimens


Setup Schedule
24 hours/day


Report Available
STAT 45 min/Routine 2 hours


Clinical Significance
0




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.