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Test Code TRIG Triglycerides

Alias

Trig

Collection Method

Venous Collection

Container

Light Green Lithium Heparin tube

Instructions/Special Handling

None

Preferred Specimen

Light Green (Lithium Heparin) Plasma

Acceptable Specimes

  • Serum
    • Gold SST tube
    • Red tube
  • Plasma
    • Light Green lithium heparin

Units

mg/dL

Reference Ranges

Adult (>/= 20 years):  <150 mg/dL

Normal <150 mg/dL
Borderline - High 150 -199 mg/dL
High 200 - 499 mg/dL
Very High >/=500 mg/dL

Pediatric (10 - 20 years):  <90 mg/dL

Acceptable <90 mg/dL
Borderline High 90 - 129 mg/dL
High >/=130 mg/dL

Pediatric (</=9 years):  <75 mg/dL

Acceptable <75 mg/dL
Borderline High 70 - 99 mg/dL
High >/=100 mg/dL

Critical Values

N/A

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis N/A
Icterus Grossly icteric
Lipemia N/A
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 2 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 15 days
Frozen (-20°C) 3 months

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Daily 24/7
Expected Turn around Time Same day
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas - Enyzmatic cholorimetric test

CPT Code(s)

84478

CMS National Coverage Policy - Lipid Testing

Panel Components

N/A