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Triglycerides, Plasma or Serum
Test CodeTGL - NOCO
CPT Codes
84478
Includes
Note: This test is included in LIPIDP-Lipid Panel.
Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma from Green top (Lithium Heparin)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 ml serum from Serum Gel or Red Top
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time |
| Ambient | 2 days |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis
Methodology
Bichromatic End Point
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
0 - 9 years: <75 mg/dL
9 - 19 years: <90 mg/dL
19 - 150 years: <150 mg/dL
9 - 19 years: <90 mg/dL
19 - 150 years: <150 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
Triglycerides are esters of the trihydric alcohol glycerol with 3 long‑chain fatty
acids. They are partly synthesized in the liver and partly ingested in food.
The determination of triglycerides is utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of
patients having diabetes mellitus, nephrosis, liver obstruction, lipid metabolism
disorders and numerous other endocrine diseases.
acids. They are partly synthesized in the liver and partly ingested in food.
The determination of triglycerides is utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of
patients having diabetes mellitus, nephrosis, liver obstruction, lipid metabolism
disorders and numerous other endocrine diseases.
Performing Laboratory
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