Troponin T (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Refer to Testing Lab link

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

TNT

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8385

Synonyms

Troponin T High Snesitivity

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• Plain (Red Top)

Chemical Pathologist approval is required for Troponin T request on non-cardiology patients.**

Register with the test code TROT or register NOTE with the &TROPT comment.
Please email Samarina Musaad (WDHB) AS WELL AS Samarina Musaad (ADHB) and CC'd labadmin@waitematadhb.govt.nz with patient's NHI and a screenshot of the request form to check for approval. Please put down ""Vetting"" as the subject.

Please note down the cardiologist's name when adding the TNT test.

Test not usually urgent - send with next available courier.

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