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Triglycerides
Test CodeTRIG
CPT Codes
84478
Preferred Specimen
GREEN Lithium Heparin Plasma
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
SST Serum Separator, Red No Gel
Instructions
Separate from cells within 4 hours of collection
Transport Container
GREEN Lithium Heparin
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 3 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Not separated from cells within 4 hours of collection
Methodology
Vitros 7600/3400
Clinical Significance
Triglycerides, fatty acid esters of glycerol, represent the major form of fat found in the body; their primary function is to store and provide cellular energy. The concentration of triglycerides in the plasma at any given time is a balance between the rates of entry and removal. Triglyceride concentrations in the plasma vary with age and gender. Moderate increases occur during growth and development. Triglycerides are used for the evaluation of hyperlipidemias; high concentrations may occur with hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, glycogen storage diseases, and diabetes mellitus. Extremely high triglyceride concentrations are common in acute pancreatitis
Performed By
RFGH Laboratory
Performing Laboratory
RFGH Laboratory
