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Roche CARDIAC Trop T Sensitive test (visual)

Visual test for the rapid diagnosis of myocardial infarction

Many patients seek medical attention only hours or even days after the onset of chest pain, especially on weekends. With the Roche CARDIAC Trop T Sensitive test you can make a diagnosis even several days (up to 10 – 14 days) after myocardial damage occurs.1

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Highly versatile

Suitable for use in different clinical settings, e.g. emergency room, general practitioner (GP) office or ambulance

Fast results

Reliable yes/no result in 15–20 min.

Easy handling and portability

Simple application that can be used anywhere
No sample preparation
Device independent

Reliable qualitative measurements

Proven test strip technology

Cost-effective

Requires no external measurement system
Requires no special training

On the spot rule-in acute myocardial infarction

Specific cardiac marker – a positive result indicates myocardial damage
Even if characteristic ECG changes are missing, a positive Roche CARDIAC Trop T Sensitive test with a non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) can aid the treatment decision²

Product specifications

Detection

Qualitative detection of troponin in anticoagulated (EDTA or heparin) venous whole blood²
Reaction time

15 min
Results

Positive result from a threshold (cut-off) of 100 ng/L
Storage

Storage at 2–8° C (refrigerator)
At room temperature (15‑25 °C), the unopened pouch is stable for up to 4 weeks but not beyond the expiration date.
Immediate use

Test can be used immediately after removal from the refrigerator
Pack size

Roche CARDIAC Trop T Sensitive test is available in 5 and 10 pack sizes

References

Sørensen, J.T., Terkelsen, C.J., Steengaard, C., Prehospital troponin T testing in the diagnosis and triage of patients with suspected acute myocardial infarction. Am J Cardiol. 2011 May 15;107(10):1436-40.
TROPT Sensitive - Method Sheet - package insert