IMA
Formal name: Ischemia-Modified Albumin
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To help rule out myocardial ischemia in a person with chest pain
When to Get Tested?
When you have had chest pain for a few minutes to a few hours and your doctor wants to better determine if you have had or are having a heart attack
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
Test Preparation Needed?
None
