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HelpTest Code LAB747A High Sensitivity Troponin I (hsTnI)
Intended Use
Used for the quantitative determination of cardiac troponin I (cTnI) levels in human serum and plasma using the UniCel DxI Access Immunoassay Systems to aid in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI).
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH
Specimen Requirements
Required: Plasma (heparinized)
Container/tube: Lt Green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.10 mL)
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly. DO NOT SEND ON GEL
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen (-20ºC): up to 3 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84484