What sample is required?
The determination is made from a venous blood sample from the arm.
Is some kind of prior preparation necessary?
For this test you do not need any special preparation.
Why do the analysis?
To determine if you have suffered an acute myocardial infarction or injury to the heart muscle as well as to detect a worsening of angina pectoris
When to do the analysis?
Immediately when there is chest pain or other symptoms that indicate the possibility of a myocardial infarction such as pain in the chest, arms, neck, jaw and/or shortness of breath.