Troponins: At a Glance

Troponins

Also known as: TnI, TnT, cTnI, cTnT
Formal name: Cardiac-specific Troponin I and Troponin T
Related tests: CK, CK-MB, Myoglobin, Cardiac biomarkers

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	At A Glance
	Why get tested? To determine if you have had a heart attack or injury to heart muscle When to get tested? Immediately and again at 4 to 6 hour intervals if you are having chest pain or other symptoms that may be due to a heart attack Sample required? A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm Next >>

This article was last reviewed on June 15, 2008.

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