Comparison of two testing modalities for Troponin I

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Comparison of two testing modalities for Troponin I

• IRAS ID

  192120

• Contact name

  Karen L Williams

• Contact email

  karenwilliams7@nhs.net

• Sponsor organisation

  Medway NHS Foundation Trust

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 1 months, 29 days

• Research summary

  The ED wish to introduce Point of Care Testing for Troponin I assays within the ED to reduce delays in decision-making for patients attending with chest pain for whom a Troponin I assay will direct subsequent management. This is in-line with current NHS practice.

• REC name

  HSC REC B

• REC reference

  15/NI/0256

• Date of REC Opinion

  8 Dec 2015

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion