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HelpTest Code TRPHS Troponin I, High Sensitivity Shreveport, Monroe, St. Mary, Teche, and OMC-Jeff Hwy.
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB10526
Epic Description: TROPONIN I HIGH SENSITIVITY
This code is for Ochsner Shreveport, Ochsner Shreveport St. Mary, Ochsner Monroe, OMC-Jeff Hwy, Ochsner St. Mary, Teche only.
Synonym
Troponin I
Collection Limitations
Specimen should be tested within 8 hours of collection.
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
Ochsner St. Mary, Shreveport, Ochsner Monroe, OMC-Jeff Hwy, and Ochsner St. Mary, Teche:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
For Ochsner LSU Shreveport:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required |
Lavender with EDTA |
3.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Specimen is stable for 8 hours at room temperature.
For specimens referred to a central lab from outpatient clinics only, transport centrifuged sample on freeze packs. If holding overnight, aliquot plasma into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated sample on ice packs. Centrifuge specimen is stable for 24 hours at 2-8°.
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
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial. Deliver to laboratory immediately.
CPT Code Information
84484