Rapid serum tubes reduce transport hemolysis and false positive rates for high-sensitivity troponin T

CONCLUSION: We suggest that proper tube filling during sample collection and use of RST tubes can significantly reduce the effects of hemolysis. In addition, laboratories should be aware that PST tubes have a non-trivial rate of false positives when hs-cTnT < 50 ng/l.PMID:38420909 | DOI:10.1016/j.cca.2023.117630

Source: International Journal of Clinical Chemistry - February 29, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Hind Malaeb Michael A Vera Rohit B Sangal Arjun K Venkatesh Stephen Possick Lisa Maciejak Erica Oberle Joe M El-Khoury Source Type: research