Tests:Troponin i i-stat (POCT): Difference between revisions
Tests:Troponin i i-stat (POCT)
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|'''Specimen''' | |'''Specimen''' | ||
| | |Whole blood sample collected into Heparinized Tube | ||
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|'''Preferred''' | |'''Preferred''' | ||
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|'''Unacceptable''' | |'''Unacceptable''' | ||
|Grossly haemolysed samples are unacceptable. | |Grossly haemolysed samples are unacceptable. | ||
Any paediatric green bullets containing gel | Any paediatric green bullets containing gel without a clot. | ||
Any sample with a clot is unacceptable | Any sample with a clot is unacceptable | ||
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|'''Minimum Volume''' | |'''Minimum Volume''' | ||
|3ml Green Top | |3ml Green Top or 1ml Blood Gas Syringe | ||
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|'''Specimen Collection and Transportation''' | |'''Specimen Collection and Transportation''' | ||
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|'''Unit of Measurement''' | |'''Unit of Measurement''' | ||
| | | ug/L | ||
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|'''Reference Intervals''' | |'''Reference Intervals''' | ||
|Reportable range 0.00-50.00ng/mL | |Reportable range 0.00-50.00ng/mL | ||
<0.03 | <0.03 ug/L | ||
>0.03 | >0.03 ug/L | ||
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|'''Uncertainty of measurement''' | |'''Uncertainty of measurement''' | ||
Latest revision as of 12:50, 30 March 2026
Overview | |
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| Department | Point of Care Testing (POCT) |
| Test Code | N/A |
| Synonyms | Trop I
Tni I-stat, cTni |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday at Hawera Hospital, available also out of hours for emergencies |
| Turnaround Time | 10 minutes once cartridge is loaded into the i-Stat |
| Stability – Add test | 30 minutes |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Whole blood sample collected into Heparinized Tube |
| Preferred | Lithium Heparin Tube (Green Top) |
| Acceptable | Heparinized Blood Gas syringe |
| Unacceptable | Grossly haemolysed samples are unacceptable.
Any paediatric green bullets containing gel without a clot. Any sample with a clot is unacceptable |
| Minimum Volume | 3ml Green Top or 1ml Blood Gas Syringe |
| Specimen Collection and Transportation | |
Test Information | |
| Test Method | i-Stat - cTnI cartridge (cardiac troponin I) |
| Unit of Measurement | ug/L |
| Reference Intervals | Reportable range 0.00-50.00ng/mL
<0.03 ug/L >0.03 ug/L |
| Uncertainty of measurement | N/A |
| Additional Information | For information on the interpretation of POCT Troponin I results refer to the RACPP (Rural Accelerated Chest Pain Pathway)
Rapid triage of chest pain patients, including those with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) |
Comments | |
| Quick user guides for testing should be available with the meter.
All procedures, worksheets and competency checklist for sign-off are available on the intranet to all Health NZ Staff. This test is covered under the current IANZ Laboratory accreditation. | |
| Owner | Pam Chung (Pchung) |
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| Last reviewed | 30.03.2026 |
| Next review | 30.03.2027 (OK) |