High-Sensitivity Troponin

Troponin is a protein of the heart muscle that appears in the blood when the muscle is injured, as in a heart attack.

Important: with severe chest pain or shortness of breath, go to the emergency department and call an ambulance at once — do not wait for a lab result.

Preparation before the test

• No preparation needed.

This information is for awareness only and is not a substitute for medical advice — your treating doctor interprets the result for your case.