Why do I need a troponin test?You may need this test if you have been admitted to the emergency room with symptoms of a heart attack. These symptoms include:Chest pain or discomfortPain in other parts of the body, including your arm, back, jaw, or neckTrouble breathingNausea and vomitingFatigueDizzinessSweatingAfter you are first tested, you will probably get retested two or more times over the next 24 hours. This is done to see if there are any changes in your troponin levels over time.
