TRIGLYCERIDES

Test Code

TRIG

CPT Codes
84478

Preferred Specimen

Gold Tube (SST)

Patient Preparation
Fasting at least 12 hours

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Green Tube (Lithium Heparin)

Transport Container

GOLD Tube

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days

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

Hemolyzed

Methodology
Enzymatic end point

Setup Schedule

DAILY, as received

Report Available

STAT: <60 minutes
Routine: <4 hours

Reference Range

Male/Female Ages >=12 Years: <150 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

Serum triglyceride analysis has proven useful in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus, nephrosis, liver obstruction, other diseases involving lipid metabolism, and various endocrine disorders. In conjunction with high density lipoprotein and total serum cholesterol, a triglyceride determination provides valuable information for the assessment of coronary heart disease risk.

Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital

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.