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Test Code N.TRIG TRIGLYCERIDES

Important Note

Patient should be fasting 12-14 hours prior to collection.

Methodology

Automated Chemistry Analyzer

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum or Plasma
Container/Tube: SST or Lithium Heparin
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum 0.5)
Collection Instructions: 

  1. Allow specimen to clot completely if a serum tube (SST) was used.
  2. Separate serum (SST) or plasma (Lithium Heparin) from cells within 24 hours and transport refrigerated. If red top tube is collected, separate serum from cells within 2 hours and place in separate plastic tube.
  3. Properly label tube with patient's name, DOB, requisition number and type of tube, i.e. LiHep or NaHep etc.

Specimen Rejection

1. Exceeds stability requirements

2. Unlabeled/mislabeled specimen

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 - 48 hours

Specimen Transport/Stability

Refrigerated: 24 hours on gel, 6 days poured off

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84478

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Reference Ranges

Triglycerides       mg/dL
Newborn   F      33 - 96
                 M      33 - 84
4 yrs         F      36 - 90
                 M      33 - 85
9 yrs         F      44 - 114
                 M      37 - 102
14 yrs       F      44 - 107
                 M      43 - 120
20 yrs      42 - 180