The Troponin T test is a highly sensitive blood test used to detect damage to the heart muscle. Troponin T is a protein found in cardiac muscle cells and is released into the bloodstream when the heart is injured.
This test is widely used in emergency and clinical settings to diagnose heart attacks (myocardial infarction) and to assess other cardiac conditions. Elevated levels of Troponin T indicate damage to the heart, even at very early stages
The purpose of this test is to: