Biochemistry
| Full details for "Troponin T (HS)". | |
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Name |
Troponin T (HS) |
Alternative name/Profile |
High Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T |
Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
High sensitivity troponin T is used in the investigation of acute coronary syndromes, and also for assessing other possible causes of cardiac injury. |
Specimen type |
Peripheral Blood |
Sample type |
Lithium Heparin |
Sample container & volume |
Lithium Heparin Green bottle |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily, throughout 24 hours |
Turnaround time |
90 minutes |
Availability |
Daily, throughout 24 hours |
Notes |
Units: results are reported as ng/L.
Ref range (99th percentile) for hsTroponin (TNT) is <14ng/L. However appropriate serial measurement of hsTNT e.g. at 3hr, 6hr, is recommended in the investigation of suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). hsTNT >53ng/L is highly indicative of myocardial injury. Consult hospital guidelines on the use of hsTNT in ACS. Haemolysis can have a negative impact in the analysis of high-sensitivity Troponin T (hsTNT), therefore if a sample exceeds the heamolytic limit as set out by the assay manufacturer, results will be reported as NA (not available) in the EPR. |
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Reference range |
Reference range for high-sensitivity Troponin T(hsTnT) is <14ng/L |
Last updated |
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:21:39 GMT |