Troponin I, High Sensitivity
Also known as: Troponin HS, High Sensitivity
Use
Troponin I, a component of the troponin complex, serves as a highly specific and sensitive biomarker of cardiac muscle injury. Elevated concentrations of troponin I in plasma or serum are indicative of myocardial injury, including acute coronary syndromes. High‑sensitivity assays enable detection of minimal elevations, essential for early diagnosis and risk stratification in patients presenting with chest pain or suspected cardiac events.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Non‑acute coronary syndromes (e.g., myocarditis, renal impairment, sepsis) may cause elevated troponin I levels, limiting specificity for myocardial infarction. Interpret results within clinical context and in conjunction with serial measurements.
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
3 days
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
serum
Storage Instructions
Freeze as soon as possible (within 4 hours); centrifuge and separate plasma into plastic specimen transport tube.
Causes for Rejection
Received room temperature; received refrigerated; EDTA plasma; sodium heparin tube
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 4 hours |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | 40 days |