hs Troponin I
Test Identifier Information | |
| Registration Code | TNI |
| Method | Abbott i2000SR analyser based on CMIA technology, Abbott reagents. |
| External Price | $12.49(Exclusive of GST) |
Specimen Collection | |
| Pre-Testing Requirements | Test Adds not accepted if sample is more than 72 hrs old |
| Patient Specimen | 4.5mL Heparin (Green), SST (Gold) or plain (Red) |
| Paediatric Specimen | Microtainer 600 uL |
| Sample Delivery to Lab | Ambient |
Instructions for Referral to CHLabs | |
| Aliquot Instructions | Plasma/serum stable 8 hours RT after that must be separated, stable 3 days at 2-8Degree C, or 30d at -20Degree |
| Aliquot Transport to CHL | 2-8 degree-within 3 days otherwise frozen |
CHLabs Laboratory | |
| Department | Biochemistry - Core |
| Contact Details |
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| Contact Phone Number | 03 3640397 ext: 80397 |
| Test Availability | Mon-Sunday 24/7 |
| Turnaround Time | 90mins -3 hours |
| Reference Interval | Male; 0-34 ng/L Female; 0-16 ng/L
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| Interpretation | "A diagnosis of AMI requires a change in troponin, with at least one elevated value, in the context of suspected cardiac ischaemia. Most healthy individuals have detectable hsTnI and elevated troponin may result from multiple non-cardiac causes. ” |
