IMA
Formal name: Ischemia-Modified Albumin
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
