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Triglycerides

Message
Test performed at York Hospital Laboratory.


Test Code
TRIG


CPT Codes
84478

Preferred Specimen
0.2 mL Serum


Instructions
Patient should fast 9-12 hours before specimen collection.


Transport Container
Serum Separator Tube
Green Top Lithium Heparin Tube also acceptable


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 3 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months


Methodology
Spectrophotometry

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Next Day


Reference Range
<150 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Triglyceride concentrations in the blood vary with age and gender. Moderate increases occur during growth and development. Triglycerides are used for the evaluation of hyperlipidemias; high concentrations may occur with hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, glycogen storage disease, and diabetes mellitus. Extremely high triglyceride concentrations are common in acute pancreatitis.




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.