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Evaluating analyte stability is essential for ensuring accurate results in stored samples. Here, cTnT stability using the novel sixth-generation assay was evaluated. We also discuss regulatory complexity.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>From patients with acute coronary syndrome, serum and lithium heparin plasma (Li-Hep) were collected, pooled per matrix, and aliquoted. One aliquot was immediately analyzed (fresh) while the remainder was stored at \u2264\u221260\u00b0C. Selected aliquots were thawed and measured (fresh-frozen) before transfer to 15\u201325\u00b0C for 3 and 5\u2005h, or 2\u20138\u00b0C for 11 and 24\u2005h. Long-term aliquots were transferred frozen to \u221215 to \u221225\u00b0C for \u226513 months or \u2264\u221260 for 9 and \u226513 months. Measurements were performed in quadruplicate using the Elecsys\u00ae hs-cTnT Gen 6 assay on a Cobas\u00ae Pure analyzer (Roche Diagnostics). Recovery was calculated relative to fresh measurements. Maximum permissible differences (MPD) were \u00b11.2\u2005ng\/L, \u00b120%, and \u00b115% for cTnT concentrations &amp;lt;6\u2005ng\/L, \u22656\u2013\u226424\u2005ng\/L, and &amp;gt;24\u2005ng\/L, respectively, allowing one exceedance per condition.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In total, &amp;gt;2000 measurements were performed in 18 distinct samples per matrix. Median cTnT concentrations were 49.3\u2005ng\/L (8.4\u2013782) in Li-Hep and 49.8\u2005ng\/L (8.5\u2013822) in serum. The observed deviation in recovery was below the MPD for all storage conditions and acceptance criteria were met.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Stability of cTnT using the sixth-generation hs-cTnT test was demonstrated across different storage conditions for serum and Li-Hep.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1093\/jalm\/jfag148","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,4]],"date-time":"2026-09-04T11:33:39Z","timestamp":1788521619000},"source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Cardiac Troponin T Stability Study for Regulatory Approval of the 6th Generation High-Sensitivity Assay"],"prefix":"10.1093","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-9138-1969","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Nina M","family":"Diederiks","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Clinical Chemistry and 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