Troponin T-Test In Delhi With Cost

What is the Troponin T-Test?

TroponinT is a protein which is found in the heart muscles and skeletal muscles. There are total three types of troponin, Troponin T,Troponin I and Troponin C. Generally troponin T stays inside the heart and any damage to the heart can cause the leaking out of this protein in the blood such scenario is seen in case of heart attack. High level of troponin T in the blood indicates more heart damage this will help the physicians to determine the severity of heart damage.therefore this test will look for the presence of the troponin T in the blood. 

What are the Benefits of  Troponin T Test ?

• It allows the early detection of damage to the heart even if the symptoms are not noticeable .

• It allows monitoring the treatment effectiveness.
• It is used to diagnose any chronic cardiac disease.
• It guides the clinicians in designing the therapy for their patients.
• It helps in determining the severity of the heart attack as troponin level rise only when there is a damage to the heart
• Troponin testing is also used for identifying the cause of chest pain whether it is due to cardiac disease or any other clinical condition
• This test is also done after the cardiac procedure to ensure whether the heart is healing or not. 

Symptoms that may call for troponin T Test

If you are suffering from any of these symptoms then its the right time for you to track your troponin level

• Pain or pressure in the chest
• Fast Heart rate
• Cold sweat
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain radiating to shoulder and jaw
• Fainting
• Restlessness
• Anxiety
• Lightheadedness
• Weakness

What are the Risk Factors for Heart Disease ?

Some of the main factors which can lead to cardiac disease are as follow

• Having a family history of heart disease
• High level of cholesterol
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• smoking

Preparation for troponin T test

• Fasting is usually not required for a troponin T test. 
• Medications : Inform your doctor about all the drugs and supplements that you are currently taking. Certain drugs may alter the test result. Your doctor may advise some modifications before the test if required.  
• Alcohol: Avoid alcohol intake before the test as it may alter the test results.
• Stay calm and hydrated before the test

Procedure for troponin T test

• The healthcare professional will tie a rubber band around your arm to locate a vein 
• They will clean the site using a disinfectant to minimise the risk of catching infection.
• Then a needle is inserted into the vein and the blood is drawn  from that vein
• After blood sample collection, they will withdraw the needle and seal the site using a cotton ball.
• The collected sample is then set to the lab for further analysis.

Aftercare

No special care is needed after the procedure, just leave your dressing strip for at least 15 mins.

Troponin T test normal range

• Normal range of troponin T:  less than 0.01ng/ml

What do the test results indicate

• Normal level of troponin T indicate that there is no damage in the heart muscles
• High levels of this protein in the blood indicate that there is cardiac damage. The most common reason for the elevated troponin T level in the blood is heart attack. The high level may also indicate kidney disease,myocarditis or sepsis 
• If the patient already had an episode of heart attack and the level of troponin T is declining then it means that the therapy is working and their heart is healing slowly.

Required documents for Troponin T-Test:

• A doctor's prescription
• A valid government ID

The Troponin T-Test price in Delhi

The Troponin T test cost varies by region and facility. So, get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centres like Ganesh Diagnostic.the average troponin test price in delhi is INR 1000 To 4000 but you can book your troponin test at home with ganesh diagnostic centre and get a discount upto 50% off.

7 tips to prevent heart disease

• Regular physical exercise 
• Eat well-balanced diet and Maintain healthy weight
• Avoid too much salt in a diet
• Quit smoking
• Monitor and maintain your Troponin T  level
• Avoid consumption of alcohol
• Keep your blood pressure and diabetes under control

Conclusion 

Elevated level of troponin T in a blood is a valuable diagnostic tool for cardiovascular disease especially in heart attack. Troponin T level in the blood continues to rise for about 24 hrs after a heart attack so if your troponin T levels are high then you probably should get tested for 2-3 times over a period of 24 hrs.

Why you should choose ganesh diagnostic for your heart health

• Ganesh diagnostic is one of the biggest and the most trusted diagnostic centres and has 1M+ happy customers.

• We provide free doctor consultation.
• You can book our services at the tips of your finger.
•  We provide a free home sample collection.
• We provide 100% accurate results at an affordable range.