This test is aslo known as TroponinI; TnI; TroponinT; TnT; Cardiac-specific troponin I; Cardiac-specific troponin T; cTnl; cTnT.
The earlier test could not measure the low amounts of troponin normally in blood. Troponin T, highly sensitive (hs-TnT) is an advanced marker that is now used for more accurate detection because it can detect even the tiny amounts of troponin in your blood.
The purpose of a troponin test is to establish whether a patient’s symptoms are related to a heart problem by measuring the levels of troponin T or troponin I proteins in the blood stream. Troponin is a protein found in the muscles of the heart. Troponin plays an important role in maintaining a heartbeat. Usually, troponin levels are often exists in negligible to undetectable levels in blood stream. When heart muscles are injured or damage troponin is released into the bloodstream and, as heart damage progresses, greater amounts of troponin may be detected.
The test determines the acute coronary syndrome, a group of conditions that suddenly stop or severely reduce blood from flowing to the heart muscle, including heart attack and unstable angina.
Further, this troponin test is performed to evaluate patients after surgery that could affect the heart. Troponin levels may be measured prior to the procedure and monitored after the procedure is complete to identify any damage or injury to the heart.
The troponin test measures the amount of troponin T or troponin I in the bloodstream. These two proteins are types of cardiac biomarkers which are substances that are released into the blood when the heart is damaged or stressed.
Troponin plays an important role in maintaining a heartbeat and consists of three parts: troponin T, troponin I, and troponin C. Tests for troponin measure either the levels of troponin T or troponin I in the blood. Either test may be used, and the test a patient receives depends on several elements including the laboratory used.
When a patient with a suspected heart attack initially enters the emergency room, a troponin test is commonly recommended by your physician. This test is followed by a sequence of troponin tests performed over several hours.
No special preparations required.
None
Same day.
Type the specimeny type like blood, urine or any other specimen required.
Sample report in a format
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