Diagnostic Cardiac Marker Test
Source: Biosite Diagnostics, Inc.
The Triage Cardiac System is a hand-held, point-of-care diagnostic cardiac marker test capable of detecting an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in about 15 minutes...
The Triage Cardiac System is a hand-held, point-of-care diagnostic cardiac marker test capable of detecting an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in about 15 minutes. The cardiac panel provides a rapid, quantitative screen for three cardiac markers, creatinine kinase-MB (CK-MB), myoglobin, and troponin I, which are released in the blood when an AMI occurs. The system consists of two components: the disposable cardiac panel and the portable meter, the size of a business telephone, that displays results.
A premeasured sample of whole blood or plasma is placed on the panel, which is then inserted into the meter. The meter simultaneously measures the concentration of all three cardiac markers and displays their quantitative values on a numerical electronic display. The meter also prints results, stores patient records, and has a data port to download the analytical information.
Biosite Diagnostics, Inc., 11030 Roselle St., San Diego, CA 92121. Tel: 858-455-4808; Fax: 858-455-4815.