JUMMEC, 2002;7:132-134.

Abstract

This study is to examine the use of a Rapid Troponin T test in patients attending the Emergency Room with complaints of chest pain. The results show a strong correlation between time to positive developmentaf the Rapid Trapanin T lest to ELISA Trapanin T. These results indicate the use of a simple to perform bedside assay of Rapid Trapanin T may be used in early risk stratification of patients presenting wilh acute coronary syndromes. KEYWORDS: Rapid Trapanin T, acule coronary syndromes, risk stratification.