Test Code G5TNT High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T (Generation 5)

Important Note

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This test is available for inpatient, Emergency Department, and Cardiology providers only.

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code - Standalone	Test Code - Serial
Label Text	G5TNT	HSTB or HST2 or HST4
EPIC	LAB20601	LAB20610

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Assisting in the diagnosis of acute coronary syndromes in patients with chest pain

Method Name

Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Reference Values

Non-elevated

< 11 ng/L Female/Unknown/Neutral
< 14 ng/L Male

Elevated

> 50 ng/L

Indeterminate

All other results

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat (inpatient and ED only)

Specimen Type

Plasma

Preferred Container

Plasma Separator Tube (PST)

Preferred Volume

Plasma: 1 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))

Minimum Volume

Collecting minimum volumes can result in a need for sample recollection, and/or a delay in results. Minimum volumes are subjective and cannot account for all aspects of specimen and testing needs. Refer to the Preferred Volume section for optimal volumes for laboratory specimens.

Plasma: 0.3 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate from cells and send refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Plasma

Refrigerated (2 - 8^oC): 1 Day

Frozen (below -20^oC): 12 months

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
84484	Troponin, Quantitative

Performing Laboratory Location