Specialist marker · Heart
A high-sensitivity troponin T test measures a protein released when heart muscle cells are under strain or damaged. Hospitals use it to diagnose heart attacks. In people who feel well, a level at the top of the normal range is linked to higher future heart risk. Troponin T is included in TrueVitals Signature (£799). If you have chest pain now, call 999.
Troponin T is part of the machinery that makes heart muscle contract. Tiny amounts leak into the blood all the time, and modern high-sensitivity tests can measure them. Larger amounts appear when heart muscle is injured.
Outside an emergency, a low but measurable level tells you something about long-term strain on the heart. Large studies link higher levels within the normal range to more future heart problems, independent of cholesterol and blood pressure.
Signature reads troponin T with ApoB, Lp(a), small dense LDL, homocysteine, hs-CRP, kidney function and the full lipid profile. If you want to look at heart strain more directly, NT-proBNP can be added to Ultimate.
| Option | Includes it | Price | What else you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| TrueVitals Signature | Yes | £799 incl. draw | High-sensitivity troponin T with ApoB, Lp(a), small dense LDL and homocysteine among 230 biomarkers. Clinician-reviewed report. |
| Ultimate + NT-proBNP | Different marker | £508 incl. clinic draw | A different heart-strain marker, added to Ultimate's ApoB, Lp(a) and hs-CRP. |
| NHS / A&E | Emergencies only | Free | Used to diagnose heart attacks in people with chest pain. Not offered for routine screening. |
TrueVitals prices checked 5 November 2026. Every TrueVitals report is clinician-reviewed. Pay in instalments with Klarna or Clearpay. Signature is drawn at one of 70 Randox Health clinics; Ultimate at one of 103 partner clinics or with a home visit.
This is not an emergency test. If you have chest pain, pressure or tightness, pain spreading to your arm, jaw or back, or sudden breathlessness, call 999. Results from a private panel take days and must never be used to decide whether chest pain is serious.
A private panel is a good way to get a baseline, understand a result in context and track it over time. It does not replace your GP for symptoms, and anything that needs follow-up is flagged in plain words in your report.
Troponin T on its own rarely tells the whole story. In TrueVitals panels it is reported with these related markers:
No. Troponin T is included in Signature. Ultimate includes ApoB, Lp(a) and hs-CRP, and NT-proBNP can be added for £109.
No. Heart attacks are diagnosed in hospital with repeated troponin tests over a few hours and an ECG. If you have symptoms now, call 999.
Yes. Long or very hard endurance exercise can raise troponin for a day or two. Avoid hard training for two days before your test.
High-sensitivity troponin T is usually reported in ng/L against a cut-off of around 14 ng/L. Your report uses the lab's own range and explains where your result sits.
Yes. Reduced kidney function can raise troponin T, which is why Signature reports it alongside creatinine, cystatin C and eGFR.
How this page was written: by James Smillie, founder of TrueVitals, reviewed by the TrueVitals clinical review team, using NHS and laboratory reference sources. Ranges are typical values; your report uses your lab's own ranges. TrueVitals sells the panels named on this page, so we have stated plainly what this test cannot do. Last updated 5 November 2026.
Signature: 230 biomarkers including troponin T, ApoB, Lp(a) and small dense LDL, £799 including the draw. Clinician-reviewed report.
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