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Triglycerides  

Additional Codes

LAB134

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

GPO, Enzymatic colorimetric

Specimen Requirements

Note: This test is also available as part of Lipid Panel. See Common Panel Test Combinations in Special Instructions to avoid duplicate test requests when multiple panels are ordered.

 

Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube

Alternative Specimen Type: Serum

Alternative Container/ Tube: Gold, Serum gel

Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube

 

Collection Instructions: Fasting (12 hours).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours

Reference Values

Triglyceride

0 minutes-10 years    0-99 mg/dL

10 years-20 years      0-129  mg/dL

20 years-150 years    0-149 mg/dL

Ages ≤ 9 years

  Acceptable:       <75 mg/dL

  Borderline high:  75-99 mg/dL

  High:                  >or= 100 mg/dL

Ages 10 to 20 years

  Acceptable:       <90 mg/dL

  Borderline high:  90-129 mg/dL

  High:                  >or= 130 mg/dL

Ages ≥ 20 years

  Desirable:           <150 mg/dL

  Borderline high:  150-199 mg/dL

  High:                   200-499 mg/dL  

  Very high:           >or= 499 mg/dL

 

Literature References:

1.     Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents. Pediatrics 2011;128:S213

2.     NCEP Expert Panel. Circulation 2004;110:227

Current Interpretive Data was last revised on 08/21/2018.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

 

Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
84478

 

Stability

5 days Refrigerated