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TRIGLYCERIDES

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB3196    Geisinger Epic ID:  7035

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Plasma or serum


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

2 mL of plasma or serum; minimum 0.2 mL.


Patient preparation: 

Fasting specimen preferred.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Allow serum to clot. Centrifuge to separate serum or plasma within 2 hours of collection.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated (preferred) or frozen.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 2 days. Refrigerated: 10 days. Frozen: 3 months.


Rejection criteria: 

Stability limits exceeded.



TEST DETAILS
Interpretation guide: 
<10 years old: 
<75 mg/dLAcceptable
75-99 mg/dLBorderline high
>=100 mg/dLHigh
  
  
10 - 18 years old: 
<90 mg/dLAcceptable
90-129 mg/dLBorderline high
>=130 mg/dLHigh
  
  
>= 19 years old: 
<150 mg/dLAcceptable
150-174 mg/dLBorderline high
175-499 mg/dLHigh
>=500 mg/dLVery High

CPT code(s):  84478
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Triglycerides.


Methodology: 
Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric)
Synonyms: 

TRIG


Clinical significance: 

Serum triglyceride analysis has proven useful in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus, nephrosis, other diseases involving lipid metabolism, and various endocrine disorders. In conjunction with high density lipoprotein and total serum cholesterol, a triglyceride determination provides valuable information for the assessment of coronary heart disease risk.


Doctoral Director(s): 
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC, FADLM
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC
Review Date:  12/27/2024

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