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What is the Lab Name for Troponin I (cTNL) Lab Values?
Troponin I
What is the Lab Abbreviation for Troponin I?
cTNL
What is Troponin I in terms of Nursing Labs?
Troponins are proteins that initiate contraction of muscle fibers. Troponin I (cTNL) is specific to heart muscle. Troponin levels stay elevated for a week after muscle damage before returning to normal.
What is the Normal Range for Troponin I?
There is a wide range of normal values among varying institutions and texts with regard to Troponin I. It is essential to verify institutional norms.
What are the Indications for Troponin I?
- Evaluating damage to heart muscle
- Diagnose a Myocardial Infarction (MI)
What would cause Increased Levels of Troponin I?
- Heart damage
- Myocardial Infarction (MI)
What would cause Decreased Levels of Troponin I?
N/A
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