Triglycerides

Test Code
TRIG


Alias/See Also
Epic: LAB134


Preferred Specimen

Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 3 mL




Minimum Volume

0.25 mL




Other Acceptable Specimens

Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container: Green top (Lithium heparin)




Instructions
Centrifuge and separate cells after clot formation and within 4 hours of collection.


Transport Container
Plastic vial


Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 2 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 1 year




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

Unlabeled, mislabeled, wrong tube type, QNS, exceeds specimen stability requirements.




Methodology

Glycerol Phosphate Oxidase



Setup Schedule

Daily




Report Available

Same day




Reference Range
Desirable: 34 – 149 mg/dL
Borderline: 150 – 199 mg/dL
High: 200 – 499 mg/dL
Very High: ≥ 500 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Triglycerides are a family of lipids absorbed from the diet and produced endogenously from carbohydrates and fatty acids. Measurement of triglycerides is important in the diagnosis and management of hyperlipidemia.


Performing Laboratory

Inova Laboratories

2832 Juniper Street

Fairfax, VA 22031




Last Updated: April 17, 2023
Last Review: N. Wolford, April 17, 2023


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