The patient has had some blood work done. The results show cardiac tissue damage due to decreased oxygenation. The laboratory values were elevated levels 7 days after cardiac tissue damage. Which laboratory test did the patient have?

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Troponin levels remain elevated for an extended period, often up to 1-2 weeks, after cardiac tissue damage, making them a reliable marker for diagnosing myocardial infarction or other heart-related injuries.

The Patient Has Had Some Blood Work Done