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Troponin I, Plasma

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
TRPI


CPT Codes
84484

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma


Instructions
Draw blood in a PST tube. Spin down and send 1.0 mL plasma refrigerated. Note: Hemolysis may affect results.


Transport Container
PST tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Chemiluminescence

Reference Range
< 0.035 (normal)


Clinical Significance
Cardiac troponin I is detectable in the blood stream 4-6 hours after an acute myocardial infarct (AMI) and remains elevated for several days thereafter.



Last Updated: February 25, 2020


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.