Triglyceride, Serum
Test Code
TRIG
Description
Serum triglyceride analysis has proven useful in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus, nephrosis, liver obstruction, other diseases involving lipid metabolism, and various endocrine disorders. In conjunction with high density lipoprotein and total serum cholesterol, a triglyceride determination provides valuable information for the assessment of coronary heart disease risk.
Collect
Plain red top or SST tube.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 0.20 mL serum
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Frozen. Send serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Stability after cell separation:
8 hours at room temperature
24 hours refrigerated at 2-8°C
>24 hours frozen at -20°C
Notes
This test is a component of the LIPANX panel.
Performed
Monday - Friday
Methodology
Enzymatic timed endpoint
Turnaround Time
4 hour routine, 1 hour STAT
Department
Core Lab
Study Offerings
Not offered
Reference Interval
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Triglycerides, Serum |
Human |
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Male |
Female |
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mg/dL |
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Newborn - 17 Years |
27-134 |
27-134 |
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19+ years |
50-200 |
50-200 |
CPT Code
84478
New York Approved
FDA Approved or Cleared
FDA
Approved or Cleared