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Roche cardiac Troponin T sensitive test (visual)

Visual test for the rapid diagnosis of myocardial infarction

Visual test for the rapid diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI).

Many patients seek medical attention only hours or even days after the onset of chest pain, especially on weekends. With the Roche cardiac Troponin 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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On the spot rule-in of acute MI

Specific cardiac marker – a positive result indicates myocardial damage
Proven test strip technology gives result in 15-20 minutes
Can aid in the treatment decision of a non-ST-elevation MI (NSTEMI) patient, even in absence of characteristic electrocardiogram (ECG)

Highly versatile and easy to use

Suitable for use in different clinical settings such as emergency room, general practitioner office, or ambulance
Easy handling and portability

Time and cost effective

No external measurement system needed
No special training required

Assay specifications

Detection

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

15 minutes
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