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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 -- paul collinson %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%