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Troponin I

Alternative Names:TnI
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:TROPONIN
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
Collection & Request Instructions:Retrospective testing within 7 days
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Daily
Additional Notes:

Reference Intervals: Males     < 26 ng/L
                            Females < 16 ng/L

Elevated levels associated with cardiac disease are an independent predictor of mortality.

A persistent elevation of Troponin I which is not consistent with the clinical picture can be due to heterophile antibodies interference. Please contact the laboratory for further tests to exclude this interference.

Test performed on Abbott Alinity