ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0020040: Triglycerides, Plasma or Serum |
| Test Mnemonic: TRG | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Enzymatic
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: Within 24 hours *ExistReported> |
| Specimen Required: | |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 4 mL PST or SST.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 1 mL plasma or serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit sample in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.2 mL plasma or serum at 2-8°C. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. Fasting specimen preferred. *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Do not use collection tubes with glycerol-lubricated stoppers. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 months *ExistStability> |
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| Reference Interval: |
| #ExistRefRange> 30-149 mg/dL *ExistRefRange> |
| Interpretive Data: | |
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#ExistInterpData>
A normal fasting serum triglycerides concentration in adults 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.
*ExistInterpData> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 84478 |