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General
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Clinical Use:
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Troponin is the primary diagnostic cardiac marker and can be used to investigate several different heart disorders, including acute myocardial infarct (AMI).
At PathWest, Troponin T is used as a confirmatory test when investigating assay interreference in Troponin I assays, such as macro-troponin. |
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Availability:
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This test should only be requested as a confirmatory test when investigating assay interference with Troponin I testing.
Testing is available Monday to Friday 0800-0000. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Cardiac Troponin T, cTnT, |
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Code:
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TRPTS (GOLD); TRPTP (GREEN) |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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< 15 ng/L
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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1mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge sample as soon as possible. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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500uL |
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Stability:
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24 hours chilled; 12 months frozen |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 2830 |
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Last Updated : 28-03-2023 15:06 |