Progressive Cardiac Profile

Message
SRHC Clients:
1 Lime green top tube

Transport room temp <2 hours if cells and serum are not seperated.
Transport refrigerated <8 hours if cells and serum are seperated.


Test Code
PRCAR


Alias/See Also
Progressive Troponin


CPT Codes
84484 with possible reflex to 82550,82553

Includes
Troponin I performed intitially.
If troponin results above 0.5 ng/ml, then CPK and CKMB are ordered and resulted at additional charge.


Preferred Specimen
1 lime green top tube


Transport Container
1 lime green top tube


Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 12 hours
Refrigerated; 3 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis




Methodology
Varies by test

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
1-3 hours


Reference Range
See patient report.




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.