Test Entry - Detail

Troponin I (POCT) - High Sensitivity hsTnI Assay

General

Clinical Use:

Troponin is the primary diagnostic cardiac marker and can be used to investigate several different heart disorders, including acute myocardial infarct (AMI).

Availability:

Test is performed on iSTAT in lab or at Point-of-Care.

Aliases/Synonyms:

High Sensitivity Troponin I - HS TnI,

Code:

TIHP (POCT); TIHL (SoftLab Ordering)

Handling Instructions (to laboratory):

Test is performed on Abbott i-STAT analyser in laboratory or at the point-of-care.

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Reference Interval:

Males     <26 ng/L
Females   <16 ng/L

A diagnosis of ACS requires a change in troponin, with at least one increased value in the setting of ischaemic symptoms or ECG changes suggestive of ACS. 
Most healthy individuals have detectable troponin with this assay. 
Troponin may be increased by factors other than ACS, such as CHF, arrhythmias, renal failure, pulmonary embolism and myocarditis.

Collection Requirements

Container:

POCT Syringe (SYRNGPOC), or, Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN),

Sample Type:

POCT Syringe; Lithium Heparin (If test to be performed on Lab iSTAT)

Minimum Collection Volume:

Filled to collection line marked on tube

Collection Instructions:

Test is performed on Abbott i-STAT analyser at the point-of-care.

Processing Requirements

Alternate Containers:

Processing Instructions:

Minimum Assay Volume:

17uL

Stability:

8 hours ambient

Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):

Test is performed on Abbott i-STAT analyser in laboratory or at the point-of-care.
Lithium heparin (GREEN) for laboratory analysis should be well mixed post collection and then sent to the lab ASAP.

Testing Locations

Performed at:

Section	Department	Site	Contact Phone
-	Laboratory	Albany Health Campus	9892 2240
-	Laboratory	Broome Health Campus	9194 2286
-	Laboratory	Busselton Hospital	9753 6260
-	Laboratory	Carnarvon Hospital	9941 0431
-	Laboratory	Collie Hospital	9734 1132
-	Laboratory	Derby Hospital	9193 3371
-	Laboratory	Esperance Health Campus	9079 8139
-	Laboratory	Geraldton Regional Hospital	9956 2254
-	Laboratory	Hedland Health Campus	9174 1504
-	Laboratory	Kalgoorlie Health Campus	9080 5825
-	Laboratory	Karratha Health Campus	9144 7674
-	Laboratory	Katanning Health Service	9821 6334
-	Laboratory	Kununurra Hospital	9166 4245
-	Laboratory	Manjimup Hospital	9772 5137
-	Laboratory	Merredin Health Service	9041 1532
-	Laboratory	Narrogin Hospital	9881 0481
-	Laboratory	Northam Health Service	9690 1657

Last Updated : 29-12-2025 14:32