Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Troponin (POC)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
2nd June 2026	Alternative names	hs Trop T(POC), hsTnT(POC)	hs Trop I(POC), hsTnI(POC)
	Collection & Request Instructions	Available at the following Western Health Sites: Bacchus Marsh, Sunbury & Williamstown	Available at the following Western Health Sites: Bacchus Marsh, Melton & Williamstown
2nd June 2026	Collection & Request Instructions	Available at theses Western Health Sites: Bacchus Marsh, Sunbury & Williamstown	Available at the following Western Health Sites: Bacchus Marsh, Sunbury & Williamstown
2nd June 2026	Assay name	STROPI	Troponin (POC)
	Alternative names	Troponin I- ISTAT	hs Trop T(POC), hsTnT(POC)
	Request Group	STROPI	TROPONIN
	Volume (Adults)	1 mL	3 mL
	Preferred Container Type	Lithium Heparin (with Gel)	EDTA 3 mL
	Collection & Request Instructions		A separate container is required for this test.
	Collection & Request Instructions		Available at theses Western Health Sites: Bacchus Marsh, Sunbury & Williamstown

Alternative Names:

hs Trop I(POC)
hsTnI(POC)

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

TROPONIN

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 3 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

A separate container is required for this test.

Available at the following Western Health Sites:

Bacchus Marsh, Melton & Williamstown

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Daily

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66518

Additional Notes:

Reference Interval (Quidel POC method)

hsTroponin I: 0 - 14 ug/L