Test Directory

Triglycerides

Loinc

Expected Turnaround

24 hours

Information

The determination of triglycerides is utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of patients having diabetes mellitus, nephrosis, liver obstruction, lipid metabolism disorders and numerous other endocrine diseases.

Collection Information

Methodology

GPO, Enzymatic colorimetric

Limitations

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 2 days Refrigerated: 10 days Frozen: 3 months

Alias

Triglycerides

Container Type

Serum, gel separator, SST

Minimum Volume

1 ML

Age Range

0 - 999

Sex

Generic

Units of Measure

mg/dL

Reference Range

- 150 mg/dL

Panic Range