Triglycerides

Test Code

LAB134

CPT Codes
84478

Preferred Specimen

4.5 ml (600 ul min) lithium heparin (green); alternate-SST (gold) or Red (no additive)

Minimum Volume

1 ml (200 ul minimum) plasma; alternate-serum

Instructions

After centrifugation, if not in gel barrier tube, pour off plasma or serum into an aliquot tube.

Transport Temperature

Room temp

Specimen Stability

Separated from cells: 3 days room temp, 7 days refrigerated

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

Icteric: >40 mg/dL, Hemolysis: >500 mg/dL; Ascorbate: >20mg/dL

Methodology
Enzymatic Colormetric

Setup Schedule

Mon- Sun

Reference Range

<150 mg/dL Normal
150-199 mg/dL Borderline High
200-500 mg/dL High
>500 mg/dL Very High

Clinical Significance

Clinically, triglyceride assays are used to help classify the various genetic and metabolic lipoprotein disorders and in
the assessment of risk factors for atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.

Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional

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.