In message <s8356ffe.028@rahmhost>, Peter Stromberg <peter.stromberg@rah
.scot.nhs.uk> writes
>The cardiologists in this hospital have asked about Troponin-t at ward level
>using a meter.Reps from companies approach the cardiologists directly rather
>than go through the laboratory.We already do troponin-t by Roche methodology
>twice a day in week days and on Saturday mornings but unfortunately not the rest
>of the weekend largely due to the sensitivity of our on-call situation.Has
>anyone any views on troponin NPT and the most appropriate systems to use.I must
>say I am quite cautious about this but am unwilling to regect the idea out of
>hand and be branded a "Luddite " from day one...Explanation to non-English
>viewers if required.
>
We have used POCT cTnT at ward ad A and E level succesfully but woukd recomend a
colaborative approach plus testing done by protocol and operated by the nursing
staff
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paul collinson
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