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TRIGLYCERIDES

Message
Patient should be fasting.


Test Code
TGL


Preferred Specimen
LIGHT GREEN (LITHIUM) GEL OR GOLD TOP TUBE Tube


Specimen Stability
3 days


Clinical Significance
In vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of triglycerides in human plasma used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus, nephrosis, liver obstruction, other diseases involving lipid metablism, or various endocrine disorders. 




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.