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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Troponin I - Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF) - Triage Meter
Calgary Zone | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | EDTA whole blood Do not centrifuge tube. Minimum sample: 300 uL EDTA whole blood | ||
| Processing: | Sample must be analyzed within 60 minutes of collection. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Daily | ||
| Reference Interval: | <0.02 ug/L Whole blood cardiac Troponin I (cTn1) is tested on the Quidel Triage meter. Total imprecision of this assay is high (approximately 25%) compared to other, more precise non-point-of-care cardiac troponin assays. Therefore, caution and clinical correlation is advised when interpreting results. | ||
| Testing Area: | Chemistry | ||
| Performing Site: | ACH, SHC | ||
| Additional Test Information: | If Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) or other viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) is suspected, the ordering physician MUST contact the local zone Medical Officer of Health by the fastest means possible. ANY and ALL laboratory testing for patients with suspected EVD or VHF MUST be coordinated and approved through the local zone Medical Officer of Health. APL-Calgary staff: Refer to the VHF Documents section of the BCERP manual for enhanced safety procedures. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | ||
