Cardiac Triage 60 Minutes

Additional Info:
Test includes CKMB, Myoglobin, and Troponin T.

Useful For:
This is orderable only as an Emergency Department triage test, or as a random test from ICU or Telemetry.

Methodology: Multiple Methodologies

Stat: Available STAT

Specimen Requirements:
1 green-top (lithium heparin) tube (minimum: 1.0 mL of heparinized plasma). Refrigerate specimen after collection.

Analytical Time:
1 day

Days Set Up: Monday through Sunday

CPT Information:
82553 – CKMB
83874 – Myoglobin
84484 – Troponin T