Biochemistry

Preferred Sample Type

Troponin I - High Sensitive

Suitable Specimen Types

Serum

Troponin I - High Sensitive

Specimen Volume

250 uL

Sample Preparation

Centrifuge

Stability : 72 hours at 2-8°C

12 months at -20°C (freeze only once).


Turnaround Time

1 hour (urgent pathway)

Sample Processing In Laboratory

Urgent

Sample Stability

24 hours Room Temperature, 72 hours 2-8 degrees Celsius, store at -20 degrees Celsius for longer storage.

General Information

Troponin I is a part of the troponin complex. It binds to actin in thin myofilaments to hold the actin-tropomyosin complex in place. Because of it myosin cannot bind actin in relaxed muscle. When calcium binds to the Troponin C it causes conformational changes which lead to dislocation of troponin I and finally tropomyosin leaves the binding site for myosin on actin leading to contraction of muscle. The letter I is given due to its inhibitory character.

Patient Preparation

None

Reference Range

 

 

Source of Reference Range

ESC Guidelines / Trust Guidelines

Specifications

  • EQA Status:

    UK NEQAS cardiac markers

  • EQAS Scheme: Yes

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Creation Date

Monday, 08 August 2011

Modification Date

Wednesday, 04 December 2024

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