Troponin Test
Also known as: TnI; TnT
Formal name: Cardiac-specific Troponin I; Troponin T (cTnI and cTnT)
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To see if you have had a heart attack or damage to your heart muscle
When to Get Tested?
Troponins are tested for if you are having chest pain that may be due to a heart attack. It shows whether a heart attack has occurred.
Sample Required?
A blood sample taken from a vein in the arm
Test Preparation Needed?
No test preparation is required
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