Triglycerides

Test Code

TRIG

Preferred Specimen

1 mL Serum or Plasma (lithium heparin)

Instructions

"Do not use collection tubes with glycerol lubricated stoppers w/c cause erroneously elevated results.
Testing Frequency: Performed as ordered"

Transport Container

PST, Plasma Separator

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Stability: 7 days Refrigerated

Methodology
Enzymatic Colorimetric GPO

Reference Range

"M Up to 7 Days 19 - 174 mg/dL
M Up to 30 Days 37 - 279 mg/dL
M Up to 90 Days 42 - 279 mg/dL
M Up to 3 Years 25 - 119 mg/dL
M Up to 6 Years 30 - 110 mg/dL
M Up to 9 Years 26 - 123 mg/dL
M Up to 11 Years 22 - 131 mg/dL
M Up to 13 Years 22 - 138 mg/dL
M Up to 15 Years 32 - 158 mg/dL
M Up to 19 Years 32 - 134 mg/dL
M Up to 999 Years 0 - 149 mg/dL
F Up to 7 Days 26 - 159 mg/dL
F Up to 30 Days 33 - 270 mg/dL
F Up to 90 Days 34 - 340 mg/dL
F Up to 3 Years 25 - 119 mg/dL
F Up to 6 Years 30 - 110 mg/dL
F Up to 9 Years 26 - 123 mg/dL
F Up to 11 Years 37 - 134 mg/dL
F Up to 13 Years 35 - 124 mg/dL
F Up to 15 Years 36 - 129 mg/dL
F Up to 19 Years 35 - 134 mg/dL
F Up to 999 Years 0 - 149 mg/dL"

Clinical Significance

"Expected Value(s):
<150 Normal
150-199 Borderline High
200-499 High
>=500 Very High"

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.