Troponin-I High Sensitivity
Alternate Names
hsTnI, High Sensitivity Troponin
SoftLab Order Code
TNIHS
Epic Order Name
Troponin-I High Sensitivity
Epic Order ID
LAB3892
Laboratory
All Hospitals
All Healthplexes
Additional Test Information
Note: A delta value will be automatically calculated and reported only if the troponin is trending upwards.
Educational information and algorithms
When experiencing an RST tube shortage, serum/plasma should not be used interchangeably.
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
RST (Orange top - Rapid Serum Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Red/Black Speckle top (Serum Tube)
Collecting Volume
5.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
2.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Ambient stable 4 hours. Refrigerated stable for 48 hours.
Causes for Rejection
QNS, Hemolysis, Lipemia, Icterus, red cells not separated within 2 hours of collection.
CPT Codes
84484