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Triglycerides
Test CodeTRIG
Alias/See Also
TRIG, Lipids
CPT Codes
84478
Preferred Specimen
Light GREEN (PST)
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum (GOLD)
Instructions
The patent should be fasting, minimum water intake allowed, for >= 12 hours prior to sampling. Ideally, the patient should be on a stable diet for 3 weeks preceding the test and should not consume alcohol within 72 hours prior to the sampling.
Specimen Stability
Samples are stable for 7 days when stored at 2 - 8o C and for 3 months when stored frozen at < -20o C
Setup Schedule
24x7
Report Available
<1 day
Reference Range
Age Reference range Critical Range
0-3 Months: 0-179 mg/dL >226 mg/dL
3 Months-9 Years: 8-107 mg/dL
9-13 Years: 18-123 mg/dL
13-17 Years: 11-156 mg/dL
>18 Years: 30-158 mg/dL
0-3 Months: 0-179 mg/dL >226 mg/dL
3 Months-9 Years: 8-107 mg/dL
9-13 Years: 18-123 mg/dL
13-17 Years: 11-156 mg/dL
>18 Years: 30-158 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
National Cholesterol Education Program Guidelines for Triglycerides:
- Normal: <150
- Borderline High: 150-199
- High: 200-499
- Very High: >=500
Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory
FHSH Laboratory
