TRIGLYCERIDE

Test Code

TRIG

CPT Codes
84478

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Lavender tube (EDTA)
or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma/serum and red cells. See Specimen Container for appropriate sample type. May remain at room temp until tested.

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days; Frozen up to 3 months

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

Hemolyzed

Methodology

Enzymatic end point

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Reference Range

<150 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

Evaluate cardiovascular disease risk as part of a lipid panel.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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