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What is a healthy troponin test result?
People without heart damage have troponin levels less than 0.5 ng/mL.
Which test is useful as evidence to myocardial infraction?
The ECG is the most useful test to determine whether a myocardial infarction has occurred. The electrocardiogram traces the electrical signals in the heart.
What is cause of elevated potassium and calcium levels in blood test?
Cell damage
Elevated levels of which test may indicate gallstones or liver problems?
Bilirubin
What are troponin test use to assess?
There are 2 types of Troponin (Troponin T and Troponin I). These are proteins found in the heart muscle specifically. The levels go up if the heart muscle is injured.Both are used to diagnose Acute Myocardial Infarction (MI or Heart attack). More cardiac-specific than CPK or CK-MB. In other words, better test of heart injury than CPK or CK-MB.The level increases rapidly 3-12 h after MI, peaks at 24 h, and may stay elevated for several days (Troponin I 5-7 d, Troponin T up to 14 d). Serial testing recommended to rule in or rule out an MI after the onset of Chest pain.
What is a negative result for troponin test?
Troponin is a cardiac enzyme that your heart releases under stress.
How does diabetes affect A1C levels?
Diabetes affects A1C levels by causing them to be elevated. Individuals without diabetes have A1C levels between 4% - 5.9%. A blood test meter will help to monitor these levels.
What molecule does the trpT test detect?
strip test is related to throat for culture
What is the standard dose of lithium prescribed for someone with bipolar disorder?
depends on weight and they have to test blood levels to adjust it.
What does elevated coumadin level mean?
The PT/INR blood test showed thinner than normal blood for a patient taking Coumadin. This indicates elevated Coumadin levels and the Coumadin needs to be adjusted to a lower strength.
What is the purpose of a creatine kinase test?
Elevated levels indicate damage to either muscle or brain; possibly from a myocardial infarction (heart attack), muscle disease, or stroke.
Which test s is used to assist the physician in evaluating a heart attack?
Troponin - this is an enzyme only found in heart muscle tissue. When damage occurs (as in a heart attack) the muscle will release troponin into the bloodstream.
