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Troponin T (High Sensitivity)

Ordering information:

The High Sensitivty Troponin T assay was introduced on 7/2/2011. 

Please click here to access the Troponin T Results Interpretation Matrix

Alternate names:
hsTnT, TNT, Troponin, TrT
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
TRTS
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Plain Tube with gelPlain Tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

NOTE : TROPONIN TESTING AT ANGLISS

If a patient has had an initial troponin test using the point-of-care system in Emergency, any subsequent requests for Troponin testing require both a serum (white top) and heparin (green top, no gel) specimen for comparative analysis. 

 

Li Heparin sample also can be accepted.

Minimum Adult Volume:
1 mL
Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
4 hours
Reference Interval:

<14 ng/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"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW