Troponin T, High Sensitivity (hs-TnT)
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Plasma
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
Diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction (MI). Assessment of cardiovascular disease risk.
- Troponin T, High Sensitivity (hs-TnT)
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Troponin T, High Sensitivity (hs-TnT)
This test is crucial for diagnosing Acute Myocardial Infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack, and assessing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. It measures the levels of troponin T in the blood, a protein that's released when the heart muscle is damaged.
This test is crucial for diagnosing Acute Myocardial Infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack, and assessing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. It measures the levels of troponin T in the blood, a protein that's released when the heart muscle is damaged.
What patients is this test right for?
This test is particularly important for individuals experiencing symptoms of a heart attack or those at risk for cardiovascular diseases.
Heart Attack Symptoms:
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea
- Lightheadedness
- Discomfort in other areas of the upper body
What type of sample is required for this test?
1 mL plasma.
It requires drawing blood into a lithium heparin (green-top) tube.
It requires drawing blood into a lithium heparin (green-top) tube.
Test Resources:
Not specified.
2–5 business days
Male <23 ng/L
Female <15 ng/L
Female <15 ng/L
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 1 mL plasma collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) tube
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Transport tube
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (Cold Packs)
- Specimen Stability:
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 1 year
- Reject Criteria:
- Hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Serum
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
