In message <[log in to unmask]>, K Chan
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>Does anyone know the lowest detection limit (functional sensitivity) of the
>Roche Cardiac T Qunatitative assay used with the Cardiac Reader? It is not
>clearly stated on the manufacturer's insert, but the figures presented seem
>to suggest 0.05 ng/ml.
>
>Since the POC Cardiac Reader is much less precise than the laboratory
>Elecsys method, it is more difficult to acertain minimal elevation of TnT
>(<0.1 ng/ml).
>
>Any experience with the Cardiac Reader beyond the evaluation stage is also
>welcomed.
>
>
>
>K Chan, MB ChB
>Belleville, Ontario
>Canada
The limit of 0.05 is reliable to detect values around 0.1
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Paul Collinson
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