Troponin I Rapid Test In Chennai - Price & Details

Typically, the Troponin I Rapid test is administered in emergency rooms and medical facilities, including hospitals, clinics. Troponin I, also known as cTnI or cardiac Troponin-I, is a protein present in the heart's muscles. Its levels are normally very low in the blood, but when the heart muscles are injured or damaged, troponin I is released into the bloodstream. The Troponin I Rapid Test is an essential diagnostic tool that detects the presence of troponin I in the blood within minutes, aiding in the diagnosis of a heart attack and identifying muscle strain in the heart.

In Chennai, where extreme weather can be challenging, PharmEasy offers a convenient solution for booking diagnostic tests from home. Whether routine or advanced, you can get your samples collected for a wide range of tests through PharmEasy’s home sample collection service. Skip the hassle of travelling to crowded labs or hospitals and save both time and travel costs.

Our phlebotomists follow strict safety protocols and collect your samples in barcoded vials from your home. Test reports are sent via email and are also made available in your PharmEasy accounts, hence eliminating the need for a lab visit to collect the reports. You can also avail exciting discounts and offers on the platform.

PharmEasy Labs operates in over 2500 pin codes across India, including Chennai, with an aim to provide cost-effective and premium diagnostic services to everyone so that they can effectively manage their health and well-being.

Several factors contribute to the fluctuation in the cost of a Troponin test. Nevertheless, the usual price for a Troponin test at PharmEasy in Chennai is approximately INR 1249 to INR 1920. For further information, consider comparing Troponin test prices in various major Indian cities.

The doctor will typically perform the troponin test to either confirm or to rule out the chances of a heart attack. In some cases, the troponin levels can also be high due to chronic kidney failure, blood clots in the lungs, sepsis, heart surgery, or congestive heart failure.

The troponin test is extremely important, especially, after a silent heart attack, as it can save lives. It helps to timely detect and manage cardiac conditions.

The troponin test is usually performed in hospitals or emergency rooms during any medical emergency. After the initial troponin test is done, the doctor might prescribe a highly sensitive troponin test multiple times within 24 hours to analyse the changes in the troponin levels.

Some symptoms of a heart attack for which the troponin test is prescribed are:

• Difficulty in breathing
• Chest pain
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Pain in the arm, legs, neck, or jaw
• Sweating

As heart attacks are unpredictable, there are no special preparations that can be done for this test.

During the Troponin Test

If the troponin test is done in a non-emergency situation, you can book it with PharmEasy Labs. The phlebotomist will arrive to collect the blood sample from your house, and will use sterilised disposable needles and gloves. The vein finder device assists in making the process painless, as it detects the ideal vein to draw blood from.

As this is a qualitative test, there are no specific ranges. The results only show positive or negative results, indicating if Troponin I is present or not in blood.

The Troponin rapid test is either positive or negative. A confirmed positive Troponin I Rapid Test indicates the presence of troponin I in the blood. The presence of troponin confirms damage to heart muscles due to heart attacks. A negative Troponin I Rapid Test indicates the absence of troponin I in the blood.

Your doctor may want to investigate further by prescribing other tests like ECG, creatine kinase, 2D echo, complete blood count, lactate dehydrogenase, renal function tests and vitamin B12 assays to find the cause of acute coronary syndrome or heart attack.

Risks / Possible Complications

The Troponin blood test is associated with a low risk of complications. However, consulting a doctor is recommended if any  issue arises:

• Excessive bleeding at the site of blood extraction.
• Pain/inflammation at the same site.

Limitations

• The accuracy of the test results may be affected by equipment failures or human errors.
• Misinterpretation of the markers leading to inaccurate conclusions.