Department of Laboratory Medicine Reports Findings in Muscle Proteins (Specific reference interval for high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I among healthy children in Wuhan, China).

A study conducted in Wuhan, China aimed to establish specific reference intervals (RIs) for high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-cTnI) in healthy children. The study included 1,355 participants ranging from newborns to adolescents. Serum hs-cTnI levels were measured, and age- and sex-specific RIs were established. The study found that hs-cTnI levels varied by age and sex, with higher levels in males and a slight increase during puberty. This research provides valuable information for the diagnosis and prognosis of myocardial injury in children. [Extracted from the article]