Troponin test
The troponin test is a rapid, precise laboratory test used to make an initial diagnosis in cases of myocardial infarction or myocardial damage. The test evaluates the presence of human cardiac troponin I (troponin I) in a blood sample taken from the patient.

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Troponin test - what is it?
Troponin I, a protein found in heart muscle cells, is released into the bloodstream when there is damage to the heart muscle (such as a heart attack). The troponin test is qualitative - it shows the presence or absence of troponin I in a blood sample.
Course of the troponin test
The troponin test takes only a dozen minutes. It involves taking a blood sample from a vein and then analyzing it in the laboratory.