Troponin-I

Test Details

The Troponin I Test is a diagnostic blood test used to detect heart damage by measuring levels of troponin I in the blood. Troponin I is a protein specific to heart muscle, unlike troponin T, which can also be found in other muscle types but in much smaller amounts. Under normal conditions, troponin remains within heart muscle cells. When these cells are damaged, such as during a heart attack, troponin leaks into the blood. Elevated troponin I levels in the blood can indicate extent of heart damage, providing valuable insights into cardiac health and treatment goals.