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Catalog ID Trig Triglycerides

CPOE Test Name

Triglyceride

Synonyms

Trig

Specimen Type

Plasma

Acceptable specimen type:  JP drain, peritoneal fluid

The reference interval(s) and other method performance specifications have not been established for these body fluids.  The test result must be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.

Specimen Requirements

5 mL light green top Lithium Heparin tube 2 mL blood

Body fluid:  sterile cup or tube

Causes for Rejection

Wrong container; insufficient quantity; improper labeling; non-fasting specimen

Reference Values

Normal < 150 mg/dL; Borderline high 150 – 199 mg/dL; High >200 mg/dL

0-29 years      30-140 mg/dL

29-39 years    30-150 mg/dL

39-49  years   30-160 mg/dL

49-59  years   30-190 mg/dL

59-150 years  30-200 mg/dL 

Performing Lab

Core Laboratory, AD 3301, 721-2120

Turn Around Time

Routine: 2 – 4 hrs.; Urgent/Emergent: 1 hr.

CPT / HCPCS Code

84478