The initial reporter received questionable troponin t hs elecsys results from 17 patient samples tested on the cobas e 801 analytical unit.The following are examples of discrepant results for 2 patient samples.Sample 1 on (b)(6) 2023, the initial result was 32 ng/l.The first repeat result was 18 ng/l.The second repeat result was 18 ng/l.Sample 2 on (b)(6) 2023, the initial result was 8 ng/l.The first repeat result was 12 ng/l.The second repeat result was 36 ng/l.The third repeat result was 14 ng/l.After the initial point of contact, discrepant results were provided for an additional patient sample (sample 3).Sample 3 on (b)(6) 2023, the result of the 0-hour sample was 4 ng/l.On (b)(6) 2023, the result of the 1-hour sample was 15 ng/l.This result was reported outside of the laboratory.The repeat result of the 1-hour sample on (b)(6) 2023 was 7 ng/l.On (b)(6) 2023, the result of the 3-hour sample was 7 ng/l.
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