Laboratory Services
Triglyceride
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Triglyceride
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| Synonym(s) |
Trig
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| Test ID |
TRIG
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li-heparin plasma, K2EDTA
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
SST - Patient should be fasting 12 to 14 hours. The patient should be on a stable diet two weeks prior to collection of blood.
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL
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| Stability |
Serum:
2 days at 20-25°C 10 days at 4 °C 3 months at -20°C Plasma: 2 days at 20-25°C 15 days at 4 °C 3 months at -20°C several years at -70°C |
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| Methodology |
Enzymatic Colorimetric
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
84478
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| Reference Range |
< 150 mg/dL
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
2571-8
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