Poclightbio: What is difference between troponin I and T?

  What are Cardiac troponins?

Cardiac troponins are proteins found in cardiac (heart) muscle cells. They play a crucial role in regulating the contraction of the heart muscle. When heart muscle cells are damaged, such as during a heart attack or other cardiac injury, cardiac troponins are released into the bloodstream. Therefore, measuring the levels of cardiac troponins in the blood can help diagnose and assess the severity of heart conditions, particularly myocardial infarction (heart attack).

The most used test in clinical practice is troponin I (cTnI) and troponin T (cTnT). Cardiac troponin T (cTnT) and troponin I (cTnI) are cardiac regulatory proteins that control the calcium mediated interaction between actin and myosin.

The previous test was unable to detect the low levels of troponin typically found in the blood. Highly sensitive troponin T (hs-TnT) is an advanced marker that is now utilized for improved and more precise detection.

Why test for Cardiac Troponin T (cTnT)?

Cardiac troponin T testing is an essential tool in the evaluation and management of patients with suspected acute coronary syndromes and other heart-related conditions.

• Diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack): Elevated Troponin T levels in the bloodstream indicate heart muscle damage, a hallmark of a heart attack. Detecting high Troponin T levels aids in diagnosing a heart attack promptly.
• Risk Assessment: Troponin T testing assists in gauging the severity of a heart attack, guiding treatment strategies and risk evaluation for better patient management.
• Monitoring Cardiac Conditions: For individuals with pre-existing cardiac conditions like unstable angina or heart failure, Troponin T testing can track changes in heart muscle function over time, facilitating ongoing care.
• Evaluation of Chest Pain: Troponin T testing helps differentiate cardiac-related chest pain from other non-cardiac causes, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Assessment After Cardiac Procedures: Following cardiac interventions such as angioplasty or stent placement, monitoring Troponin T levels helps identify potential procedure-related complications or ongoing cardiac damage, ensuring comprehensive post-procedural care. 

Poclight Cardiac High Sensitivty Troponin T Test

Assay Specifications

Name	Poclight High Sensitive Cardiac Troponin T (hs-cTnT) Test Kit (Chemiluminescence Immunoassay)
Time to first result	10 minutes
Storge	Room temperature （Lyophilized reagent）
Sample type	Whole Blood/Plasma/Serum
Shelf  Life	18 months
Package Size	25 tests
Applicable Instrument	C5000

Dry Micro Chemiluminescence Immunoassay Analyzer:

C5000