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Cardiac Enzymes

Ordering information:

Cardiac Enzymes - See Troponin T, Creatine Kinase

Alternate names:

Laboratory:

Biochemistry

Test Code:

TRTS,CK

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Notes:

Cardiac Troponin T is a more sensitive and more specific marker of cardiac damage than CKMB. It rises in the same time frame as CKMB but remains elevated longer.Cardiac Enzymes - See Troponin T, Creatine Kinase

Frequency:

Daily

Result Turnaround Time:

4 hours

Reference Interval:

Troponin T (sensitive) <14.0 ng/ml

Creatine Kinase Male- 60-220 IU/L

Female- 30-180 IU/L

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

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