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TROPONIN -I (kit)

Also known as: Cardiac troponin

Parameters1 tested
SampleBlood
FastingNot required
Report inSame day

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

In case of chest pain go to the emergency department immediately.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn same day

About this test

Troponin I is a protein released into the blood when heart muscle is damaged. It is the key test to diagnose a heart attack.

Why is this test done?

  • Diagnose heart attack
  • Chest pain evaluation

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Chest pain or pressure
  • Pain spreading to arm, jaw or back
  • Sweating and breathlessness
  • Nausea

Normal range

Adults < 0.04 ng/mL

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

A raised troponin means heart muscle injury — needs urgent medical care.

Common reasons
  • Heart attack
  • Heart muscle inflammation
  • Severe infection or kidney failure

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Blood sample taken

    A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Frequently asked questions

No. With chest pain, go to the nearest hospital emergency immediately.

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in same day after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a blood sample. In case of chest pain go to the emergency department immediately.

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