04.08.2023 - By Jon Haws RN: Critical Care Nurse & NCLEX Educator
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs 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. < 0.035 ng/mL 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