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Triglycerides

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
TRIG


CPT Codes
84478

Preferred Specimen
0.2 mL plasma


Instructions
Draw blood in an PST tube following an ovenight (12-14 hour) fast. Spin down


Transport Container
PST Tube


Methodology
Colorimetric

Reference Range
<150 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Triglycerides are the most prevalent glycerol esters encountered in the blood. They constitue 95% of tissue fat storage.



Last Updated: February 19, 2020


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