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Test Code LAB134 Triglycerides

Specimen Requirement

0.5 mL serum or Lithium heparin plasma; SST and PST acceptable.

 

Blood collection tubes containing glycerol lubricated stoppers should be avoided since they will cause erroneously elevated results.

Specimen Stability

2 days at 20-25° C

7 days at 2-8° C

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

Normal                 < 150 mg/dL
Borderline High   150 – 199 mg/dL
High                     200 – 499 mg/dL
Very High             > 499 mg/dL

Testing Department

Chemistry

Method

Glycerol Phosphate Oxidase

CPT Code

84478

Additional Testing Locations

This test is also performed daily at the following Altru Clinics:

  • Crookston
  • Devils Lake
  • Altru Professional Center Laboratory

Please contact appropriate lab location for specific test information, as methodology varies by site.