HS TROP I
48 hours
CMIA
Troponin testing is offered by NRL but is not appropriate for use in non-acute healthcare facilities. If a patient is suspected of having acute myocardial infarction (“heart attack”) or acute coronary syndrome (ACS), they must be referred to an Emergency Department immediately for appropriate investigation and management.
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Cardiac marker for myocardial injury. Used in early detection of heart attack.
Plasma
2 mL
Green Top (Lithium Heparin)
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days |