Reports in : 2hrs
Parameters : 1
Fasting : Not required
The Troponin I Test is a blood test used to detect troponin I, a protein released into the bloodstream when the heart muscle is damaged. It is a critical marker for diagnosing heart attacks (myocardial infarction) and assessing the severity of cardiac injury.
It detects elevated levels of troponin I, which may indicate damage to the heart muscle, most commonly due to a heart attack.
It is performed in patients with chest pain, shortness of breath, or other symptoms suggestive of a heart attack to confirm or rule out cardiac injury.
No, fasting is not required.
Results are typically available within 30 minutes.
Minimal risks include mild pain or bruising at the site of blood collection.
Elevated Troponin I levels strongly suggest recent or ongoing damage to the heart, most often due to a heart attack. Your doctor may repeat the test or combine it with ECG and imaging studies for a comprehensive diagnosis.