Test Code TROPR Troponin I - River Parishes
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB747
Epic Description: TROPONIN I
This Soft code is for River Parishes only. For Chabert order LAB710 (TROPC). For all other Ochsner sites, order Soft code TROP (LAB747).
Synonym
Troponin I
Collection Limitations
Specimen must be tested within 8 hours of collection. Test should be ordered STAT or ASAP if ordered on-site. If testing will be delayed more than 8 hours, aliquot plasma or serum from the gel or red cells.
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
---|---|---|---|
Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
Preferred Micropuncture | Green Micro, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 2 X 0.6 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
This test CANNOT be added to specimens greater than 8 hours old. Centrifuge specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. If holding overnight, aliquot plasma into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on ice packs. If specimen cannot reach testing lab within 8 hours of collection, aliquot and freeze plasma and transport on dry ice.
Home Health Agencies: Transport to laboratory within 2 hours of collection keeping specimen cool.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.3 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
2 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial. Deliver to laboratory immediately.
CPT Code Information
84484