This is a blood test to check if you had a heart attack in the last 1 - 3 days. It measures the level of Troponin-I - a protein that is present inside heart muscle. Troponin-I levels increase only after a heart attack. This test is not used to predict heart attacks.
This is a blood test to confirm whether a person has already had a heart attack. A sample of blood is drawn from the vein, and the level of Troponin-I is measured in the lab. The level of Troponin I increases for some hours after a heart attack and comes back to normal again after a few days
Troponin I test is usually done in hospitals after a patient has already been admitted. If you have symptoms of a heart attack, it is advisable to see a doctor immediately and not wait for blood test results. That said, the following symptoms may warrant this test :
This is a simple blood test and requires no special preparation. You do not need to be fasting for this test.
To perform this test, a sample of blood will be drawn from your vein, by inserting a sterile needle. The blood sample will then be analyzed in the lab.
The normal range of HBA1C is between 0 to 20 for men and between 0 to 15 for women.
Troponin-I is elevated following heart muscle damage. This is usually after a reduction in the blood supply to the heart as is seen in a heart attack.
The levels of troponin-I should be tested within 12 hours of the suspected heart attack. They remain eleveated for several days.
Troponin I is a confirmatory test for heart muscle death.
Sample Type | Blood |
Time to Get Report | 1 day |
Test Method | CMIA |
Normal Range | Men: 0 to 20; Women : 0 to 15 |
Purpose of test | Confirms recent heart attack |
Intended for | All genders, all ages |
Fasting Required | No |
Total Tests | 1 |
Doctor's Prescription Required | No |
Reports Available By | PDF available through Watsapp,Email and Hardcopy(on request) |
Trop I test |
No, Troponin I has no role in predicting heart attack risk. It only confirms heart attacks after they have already happened.
Pathofast Lab in Pune, is the best lab in Pune for accurate and reliable blood tests. Our lab is located conveniently in the center of Pune and we also offer home sample collection for the Troponin-I Test in various areas of Pune.
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