ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Triglycerides, Serum or Plasma : 0020040

Mnemonic: TRG

Methodology: Quantitative Enzymatic
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Patient Prep: Fasting specimen is preferred.

Collect: Plasma separator tube or serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Body Fluid (refer to Triglycerides, Fluid, ARUP test code 0020713).Collection tubes with glycerol-lubricated stoppers.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 months
Reference Interval:
30-149 mg/dL 
Interpretive Data: 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.
CPT Code(s): 84478
Cross References: Trig (Triglycerides, Plasma or Serum)