Troponin I Cardiac Test Price | Lahalak Platform
The gold standard for diagnosing heart attacks; provides accurate results on minimal heart muscle damage, saving lives through early diagnosis.
Scientific name: Troponin I Test
The serum troponin I (cTnI) test measures the level of a specific cardiac regulatory protein. This protein is found almost exclusively in cardiac muscle fibers (cardiac muscle cells) and is released into the bloodstream only when these cells are damaged, such as in an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack). Due to its high sensitivity and speci...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- A very accurate and sensitive analysis for diagnosing serum troponin I levels.
- Consult a specialist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- • The test does not require fasting, as it is usually performed as an emergency test.
- A series of samples (troponin series) is taken when a heart attack is suspected: a sample upon arrival, then every 3-6 hours to assess the pattern of change.
- The result should always be interpreted by the doctor along with the symptoms and the results of the electrocardiogram (ECG).
- Some rare antibodies (rheumatoid factors) can interfere with some troponin tests, causing false readings.
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