Troponin I
Alternate Names : Troponin
What do the test results mean?
If a heart attack has taken place, the amount of troponin I in the
blood will start to rise within the first 4 to 6 hours. Almost half of the time, it
will be elevated before the fourth hour. This blood test usually becomes positive
earlier than other blood tests that are used to diagnose a heart attack. This test is
very important to ensure the earliest treatment of a heart attack. The normal value
for troponin I is less than 0.7 mg/ml.
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