Troponin I, high sensitive
Test Identifier Information | |
| Registration Code | TNI |
| Method | Two step assay using CMIA technology. Abbott i2000 Architect analyser, Abbott reagents. |
| External Price | $12.49(Exclusive of GST) |
Specimen Collection | |
| Pre-Testing Requirements | Test Adds not accepted if sample is more than 72hrs old. |
| Patient Specimen | 4.5mL Heparin (Green), SST (Gold), or plain (Red) |
| Paediatric Specimen | Microtainer 600 uL |
| Sample Delivery to Lab | Ambient, Plasma/Serum stable 8 hrs RT, |
Instructions for Referral to CHLabs | |
| Aliquot Instructions | 500 uL Plasma. Separated plasma stable 3 days 2-8 degrees or 30 days at -20 degrees |
| Aliquot Transport to CHL | Frozen if delayed more than 72 hrs, otherwise on ice |
CHLabs Laboratory | |
| Department | Biochemistry - Core |
| Contact Details |
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| Contact Phone Number | 03 3640397 ext: 80397 |
| Test Availability | Mon - Sun, 24 hrs |
| Turnaround Time | 90 mins - 3 hrs |
| Reference Interval | Reference range: Male: 0-34 ng/L Female: 0-16 ng/L |
| 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. ” |
| Delphic Number Test Number | 8674 |
