#ExistPATIENTPREP>Patient Prep: Fasting specimen is preferred.
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#ExistCollect>Collect: One 4 mL plasma separator tube or serum separator tube.
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#ExistSPECTRANSPORT>Storage/Transport Temperature: 1 mL plasma or serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
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#ExistRemarks>Remarks: Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. Fasting specimen preferred.
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#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Do not use collection tubes with glycerol-lubricated stoppers.
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#ExistStability>Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 months *ExistStability>
#ExistInterpData>A normal fasting serum triglycerides concentration in adults is 149 mg/dL or less. A borderline-high fasting serum triglycerides concentration in adults is 150 to 199 mg/dL. A high fasting serum triglycerides concentration in adults is 200 to 499 mg/dL. A very high fasting serum triglycerides concentration in adults is 500 mg/dL or greater.
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