Triglyceride
Abbreviation
TRIG
Transport Temp
2-8 C (ice packs)
Stability
store at 2-8 C up to 7 days, -20C up to 1 year
Minimum Vol
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimens
Plasma (lithium heparin, sodium heparin)
Reference Ranges
0-149 mg/dL
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
Draw tube or plastic pour off tube
Methodology
Glycerol Phosphate Oxidase
Clinical Significance
Elevated levels-hyperlipidemia, nephrosis, diabetes, endocrine disturbances, atherosclerosis
Alternative Names
Trig
Anything else included in test?
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Serum