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IMA

Formal name: Ischemia-Modified Albumin
Related tests: Troponin, Myoglobin, Cardiac biomarkers
At A Glance
 
Why get tested?
To help rule out myocardial ischemia (decreased blood flow to the heart)

When to get tested?
When you have had chest pain for a few minutes to a few hours and your doctor wants to better determine if you have had or are having a myocardial infarction (heart attack)

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm



This article was last reviewed on February 26, 2006.
 
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