Troponin I Rapid Test in Raipur - Price & Details

PharmEasy Labs provides an affordable troponin test in Raipur, allowing you to select a convenient time slot that suits your schedule. To schedule a troponin test, visit the PharmEasy website or download the app.

Technological advances now enable troponin tests to identify increased levels, especially in high-risk heart attack patients. This helps doctors confirm a heart attack when other diagnostics are inconclusive. Troponin, a protein in specific muscles, usually stays inside cells and circulates minimally in the bloodstream. However, damage to certain cells can release more troponin into the blood.

Two troponin types, I (cTnI) and T (cTnT) become more noticeable after heart muscle damage:

• Troponin I (cTnI): Exclusive to heart muscle.
• Troponin T (cTnT): Present in limited amounts in other muscles, with a slightly different structure specific to the heart muscle.

Troponin levels typically rise within three to 12 hours after a heart attack, peak around 24 hours post-attack, and remain elevated for several days.

Troponin tests are commonly used to confirm or rule out heart attacks, but any damage to the heart muscle can potentially release this chemical into your bloodstream. Other conditions that can increase troponin levels include:

• Chronic kidney disease.
• Pulmonary embolism.
• Congestive heart failure.
• Heart surgery.
• Heart valve diseases.
• Irregular heart rhythms.
• Sepsis.
• Excessive or strenuous exercise.
• Extreme emotional strain.

If your doctor suspects a heart attack, they typically perform a troponin I and T-test.

Symptoms like chest discomfort or pain, pain in your arm, back, jaw, or neck, difficulty breathing, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, dizziness, and sweating may prompt your doctor to order a cardiac troponin test. Additional tests, including an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) and other blood tests, may be requested for a definitive diagnosis.

Before a troponin test, inform your doctor about any Vitamin B7 (biotin) supplementation, including the dosage. Biotin can impact the results, so your doctor needs this information in advance. Fortunately, no specific test preparation, such as fasting, is needed for a troponin test.

During the Troponin Test

This procedure includes drawing a blood sample. A PharmEasy phlebotomist will visit your registered address to conduct the test. They will use vein finder technology to insert an intravenous (IV) needle into a vein, typically in your arm, and collect blood in one or more test tubes.