Troponin is a very specific biomarker that is released during cardiac injury or stress.

Troponin is a very specific biomarker that is released during cardiac injury or stress. CK is found not only in cardiac tissue, but also in muscle and brain tissue. LD levels can be elevated in cardiac events, tissue breakdown, and hemolysis. Myoglobin is elevated when muscle tissue is damaged and is not specific for the heart muscle.

Chemistry

Which one of the following is the MOST specific biochemical marker of myocardial infarction?