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Test Code LAB134 Triglyceride

Synonym

  • TRIG

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Mint Green Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Mint Green Top, Gold SST Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days

Rejected Due To

  • Gross hemolysis
  • Gross icterus
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Quality not acceptable

Reference Values

FEMALE MALE
0-3 years: 27-125 mg/dL
4-6 years: 32-116 mg/dL
7-9 years: 28-129 mg/dL
10-11 years: 39-140 mg/dL
12-13 years: 37-130 mg/dL
14-15 years: 38-135 mg/dL
16-19 years: 37-140 mg/dL
20+ years: <150 mg/dL		 0-3 years: 27-125 mg/dL
4-6 years: 32-116 mg/dL
7-9 years: 28-129 mg/dL
10-11 years: 24-137 mg/dL
12-13 years: 24-145 mg/dL
14-15 years: 34-165 mg/dL
16-19 years: 34-140 mg/dL
20+ years: <150 mg/dL

Cautions

Venipuncture immediately following or during administration of Metamizole (Dipyrone) may cause falsely low triglyceride results; venipuncture should be performed prior to Metamizole administration.

Method Description

Enzymatic colorimetric

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East
Clinical Lab Martha Morehouse
Clinical Lab Spielman
Clinical Lab West Campus

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 day

Reporting Name

Triglyceride

CPT Code Information

84478

LOINC Code Information

2571-8