Troponin I (cTnI) test (blood)
Date:
February 11, 2026
Category:
Troponin I (cTnI) test (blood)
The Cardiac Troponin I Detection Cassette is a rapid immunochromatographic test for the qualitative detection of troponin I protein in whole blood, serum or plasma for the early diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (heart attack). This test is particularly useful in emergency medicine, where results are available within 10 minutes.
Contact our sales team for availability and delivery time
What is this test?
The cardiac troponin I (cTnI) rapid test detects troponin I in the blood, which is a specific marker of heart muscle damage. It is used in emergency departments, emergency medical services, and primary care as an aid in suspected acute myocardial infarction, along with an ECG and clinical evaluation.
Technical information
- Method
- Lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay
- Result in
- 10 min
- Storage temperature
- 2–30 °C
- Shelf life
- 24 months
- Sensitivity
- 97.6 %
- Specificity
- 99.4 %
- Accuracy
- 99.1 %
- Equipment
- Not required – visual reading
- Compliance
- CE-marked in vitro diagnostic device
Variants and order codes
| Code | Specimen | Format | Pack size | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF-W3Y4FN | Whole blood / serum / plasma | Cassette | 10 tests | 0.5 ng/mL |