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Test Code LABHSTI2 High Sensitivity Troponin I x2

Clinical Information

This order (HSTI2) is for a serial measurement of High Sensitivity Troponin (Samples to be drawn at time Zero and a second level 1 hour later.

Synonym

  • HSTIInitial
  • HSTI1Hr

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Mint Green Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Mint Green Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days

Specimen Collection Information

For Outreach Clients: This order (HSTI2) is for a serial measurement of High Sensitivity Troponin (Samples to be drawn at Time Zero and a second level 1 hour later.

Rejected Due To

  • Gross hemolysis

Reference Values

FEMALE MALE
<34 ng/L <53 ng/L

Method Description

Three-site sandwich immunoassay using direct chemiluminometric technology.

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East
Clinical Lab James
Clinical Lab West Campus

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 day

Reporting Name

Initial hs-Troponin I
1 Hour hs-Troponin I

CPT Code Information

84484 x2

LOINC Code Information

89579-7 X2