A heart muscle protein released when the heart is injured.
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
A heart muscle protein released when the heart is injured. Why it is done: To diagnose a heart attack. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: SI (analytes, refranges, critical); LOINC; MedlinePlus Lab Tests (reference)
To diagnose a heart attack.
No preparation; often repeated after 1 to 3 hours. No single typical range given here. Ranges vary by lab, age and sex; use the range on your report. Critical values that need urgent action: Troponin above the assay 99th percentile URL (Fourth Universal Definition of MI 2018 (spec)). High values may mean: Heart muscle injury, including heart attack. Low values may mean: Normal. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
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Why is Cardiac troponin (hs) done?
To diagnose a heart attack.
Do I need to prepare or fast for Cardiac troponin (hs)?
No preparation; often repeated after 1 to 3 hours. No single typical range given here. Ranges vary by lab, age and sex; use the range on your report. Critical values that need urgent action: Troponin above the assay 99th percentile URL (Fourth Universal Definition of MI 2018 (spec)). High values may mean: Heart muscle injury, including heart attack. Low values may mean: Normal. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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Sources: SI (analytes, refranges, critical); LOINC; MedlinePlus Lab Tests (reference)