Troponin T

Cardiac Troponin T (cTnT)

24 hours

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay Sandwich Method

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.

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Daily

Cardiac marker for myocardial infarction. Highly specific.

Plasma

1 mL

Lithium heparin PST

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.