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HIGH SENSITIVITY TROPONIN I

Name: HIGH SENSITIVITY TROPONIN I
SKU: TROPO
Availability: InStock

Original price was: ₹1,000.00.Current price is: ₹500.00.

High-sensitivity troponin I (hs-cTnI) is a blood test used to detect and measure troponin levels, a protein released when heart muscle is damaged, aiding in the early diagnosis of heart-related conditions and guiding timely medical intervention.

Here’s a more detailed explanation:

What is High-Sensitivity Troponin I?

- A Sensitive Biomarker:
  
  High-sensitivity troponin I (hs-cTnI) assays are designed to detect even very small amounts of troponin in the blood, making them more sensitive than older troponin tests.

Heart Muscle Damage:

Troponin is a protein found in heart muscle cells. When these cells are damaged, troponin is released into the bloodstream.

Early Diagnosis:

The ability of hs-cTnI assays to detect low levels of troponin allows for earlier and more accurate diagnosis of heart conditions, including heart attacks (myocardial infarction).

Clinical Applications:
Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome: hs-cTnI is used to help diagnose and manage patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS), which includes heart attacks and unstable angina.
Cardiovascular Risk Stratification: hs-cTnI can also be used to assess cardiovascular risk in individuals, even those without apparent symptoms.
Monitoring Therapeutic Responses: hs-cTnI can be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatments for heart conditions.

How it Works:
Serial Sampling: Measuring troponin levels at multiple time points (serial sampling) is crucial to detect the characteristic rise and fall of troponin levels associated with a heart attack.
Distinguishing AMI from other conditions: Serial sampling helps differentiate a heart attack (AMI) from other conditions that can cause elevated troponin levels, such as renal failure, arrhythmias, or pulmonary embolism.

Advantages of High-Sensitivity Assays:
Increased Sensitivity: hs-cTnI assays are significantly more sensitive than older assays, allowing for earlier and more accurate detection of heart damage.
Earlier Rule-Out: They can help rule out non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) at an earlier time after the onset of chest pain.
Facilitate Earlier Discharge: In some cases, they can help facilitate earlier discharge for patients with normal troponin levels.

Important Considerations:

Not a Definitive Diagnosis:

Elevated hs-cTnI levels alone do not always indicate a heart attack, and other conditions can also cause elevated levels.

Clinical Context:

Troponin values must be interpreted in the context of the patient’s clinical presentation and other diagnostic tests.

Prompt Medical Evaluation:

Elevated hs-cTnI levels require prompt medical evaluation and treatment to prevent complications and protect heart health.

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SKU: TROPO Categories: Cardiac panel, Laboratory, Test

Description

Description

Method:	Electrochemiluminescence
Comment:
Price:	500.00
Report:	Next day
Usage:	Troponin-I is a cardiac marker elevated only in patients suffering from acute Myocardial Infarction. Patients with renal disease or acute muscle injury show normal levels. High sensitivity assays can detect elevated levels of Troponin-I (above the 99th percentile of an apparently healthy reference population) within 3 hours after the onset of chest pain.
Doctor Specialty:	Cardiologist
Disease:	Heart diseases
Components:
Courier Charges:	0.00
Home Collection:	Available
Department:
Pre Test Information:	No special preparation required