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Most labs testing children for cardiac troponin lack pediatric reference ranges, survey finds
Cardiac troponin, a protein released into the blood when heart muscle is damaged, can be used as a quick measure of heart injury in adults, and testing for it has revolutionized adult cardiology.
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A global survey found that most laboratories testing cardiac troponin in children do not have pediatric reference ranges, leaving clinicians without normal measurement data for this age group. While cardiac troponin is a rapid indicator of heart injury in adults, the lack of pediatric benchmarks hampers its use in pediatric cardiology. The survey highlighted this gap worldwide, underscoring the need for age‑specific reference standards.
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