Troponin I Rapid Test in Bhiwandi - Price & Details

PharmEasy Labs offers the troponin test along with 500 other diagnostic tests in more than 2500 pincodes in the country. The test will be done from your home by using the home sample collection service, without visiting a diagnostic centre. The reports will be sent via email as well. The team of doctors, technicians, and pathologists at PharmEasy Labs are experts in the field, with more than 25 years of experience. You will save money as the tests are extremely reasonable but accurate. The labs are fully automated and barcoded, with state-of-the-art technology.

The doctor will prescribe the troponin test under these situations:

• To check the conditions of the heart before and after a surgery, especially if there is a risk of a heart attack during the surgery
• To confirm the diagnosis of a heart attack

The troponin test is usually done in a hospital when the patient is brought in an emergency situation. The test rules out or confirms the chances of a heart attack. Chronic kidney disorder, sepsis, congestive heart failure, heart surgery, or blood clots in the lungs can cause high troponin levels as well.

The troponin test is done multiple times within 24 hours after a heart attack, as it checks the changes in the troponin levels. If the heart attack is silent, there will be no symptoms. In this case, the troponin test is essential for the timely detection and management of heart disorders.

Some  common symptoms associated with heart attacks are:

• Breathing difficulties
• Chest pain
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Sweating
• Dizziness
• Pain in the arms, legs, jaw, or neck

To prepare for the Troponin test, no special preparation is usually necessary. Patients can eat, drink, and take medications as they normally would. However, it's important to inform the healthcare provider about all the medications, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements taken, as certain substances might interfere with the test.

During the Troponin Test

The troponin test can be done in non-emergency situations as well, and an experienced phlebotomist will be assigned to you. The phlebotomist will collect the blood from your location, adhering to safety protocols. The vein finder device detects the best vein in the forearm to draw the blood from, minimising patient discomfort and pain. The blood is drawn using sterilised needles and gloves. The blood is stored safely in barcoded vials, kept in cooling containers, and then sent to the lab for testing.