Triglycerides

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB134
  • Soft Test Code:
  • TRIG
Alternate Names
  • TRIG

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Test Notes

Venipuncture should occur prior to N-Acetycysteine or Metamizole administration due to the potential for falsely depressed results.


Patient Preparation

12-hours Fasting


Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Plasma from a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Lithium Heparin
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL Plasma*
Neonatal Volume:
0.3 mL Whole Blood Green Microtainer*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge and separate from cells within 48 hours


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 2 Days
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 15 Days

    Plasma

  • Frozen (-20° C or colder): 3 Months

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

0 - 150 mg/dL


Methodology:
  • Enzymatic

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Bryan Hospital
  • Parkview DeKalb Hospital
  • Parkview Huntington Hospital
  • Parkview LaGrange Hospital
  • Parkview Logansport Hospital
  • Parkview Noble Hospital
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
  • Parkview Southwest
  • Parkview Wabash Hospital
  • Parkview Whitley Hospital
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same Day/1 to 2 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01480270


CPT Coding

84478


Medical Necessity May Apply