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TRIGLYCERIDES

Test Code
LAB134


CPT Codes
84478

Preferred Specimen
Green top Gel/ Li Hep


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
5.0 mL Gold SST
Pediatric SST
Pediatric Red
Pediatric Green


Instructions
Fasting specimen recommended
 


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Methodology
Enzymatic-Colorimetric

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:1 day


Reference Range
  Age      Reference Range
Female 0-4Y 49-167 mg/dL
  4-10Y 54-185 mg/dL
  >10Y <200 mg/dL
Male 0-4Y 41-139 mg/dL
  4-10Y 46-157 mg/dL
  >10Y <200 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
For the quantitative determination of triglycerides in serum and plasma. Triglycerides measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus, nephrosis, liver obstruction, other diseases involving lipid metabolism and various endocrine disorders.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Chemistry



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