INTRODUCTION

Troponin I (cTnl) Test is a qualitative, membrane-based immunoassay for the detection of the cTnl present in the whole blood, serum or plasma. The membrane is pre-coated with streptavidin on the test line region of the kit.

PRINCIPLE

During testing, the whole blood, serum or plasma specimen reacts with the particle coated with anti-cTnl antibodies and biotinylated anti-cTnl antibodies. The mixture migrates upward on the membranethrough chromatography by capillary action to react with the streptavidin present on the membrane and develop a red line. The presence of this red line in the test region indicates a positive result, while its absence indicates a negative result. A red line will always appear in the control line region (C) it serves as a procedural control and indicates that proper volume of specimen has been added and the membrane wicking has occurred.

TEST PROCEDURE

INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS

STORAGE AND STABILITY

The test kit should be stored at room temperature between 4 to 30^oC in the sealed pouch until the date of expiry. The test kit should be kept away from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat.