Are there alternatives for Troponin testing?
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Since Abbott is recommending we find alternative testing methods, my facility wants to leave Abbott completely. But does anyone know of another device that performs Troponin or ACT testing?
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I'm not aware of any device that can do both. However, for ACT you can use the IL Signature Elite Hemochron, or the Medtronic ACT+. The Quidel Triage does Troponin testing.
I heard about the Hemochron but I never knew Quidel had anything for cardiac markers. Have you used it before?
We are using the device now, only for D-dimer and urine drug screen. It also has a cardiac panel, including Troponin. We have Troponin on the i-STAT, and aren't looking to change right now since we're more concerned with replacing the recalled cartridges first. So I am not sure how it does, just that it's available.
Thanks for the info.