CK Heart W/Troponin-I
Order Name
CK HEART T
Test Number: 2017925
Revision Date 10/01/2022
Test Number: 2017925
Revision Date 10/01/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Troponin I
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 10839-9 |
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Creatine Kinase
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Enzymatic | 2157-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Please keep specimen refrigerated. Stability: Ambient 8 hours, Refrigerated 72 hours, Frozen 30 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | This cardiac analyzer is used in the evaluation of patients with a high suspicion for acute myocardial infarction and useful as an aid in diagnosing myocardial injury. CK MB performed if CPK elevated (82553). |
| Notes | Elevated CPK values will reflex to: Order Code: [2018200] .CKMB with Index Result Codes: [5006050] CK MB and [4170621] CKMB Rel Index |
| CPT Code(s) | 82550, 84484 See the Test Notes Section of this test for possible reflex to cpt 82553. |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |