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2083. Troponin I
Important information
*The test can be taken in all regions, except for Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil, Volyn, Rivne, Zakarpattia, and Chernivtsi regions.
Description
Troponin is a protein found in the heart muscle (myocardium). When the heart muscle is damaged, troponin is released into the bloodstream, and as myocardial injury progresses, higher concentrations of troponin can be detected. The test is used to diagnose myocardial infarction and severe angina pectoris, as well as to predict disease progression and guide the selection of effective treatment.
When and who needs the test?
- For the diagnosis of myocardial infarction.
- For the evaluation of patients with myocardial infarction and unstable angina for prognostic purposes.
- To guide treatment decisions in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- To monitor the effects of chemotherapy on the myocardium.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach;
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...