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Triglycerides
Ordered Test Code:
TRIG
| Lab Test Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Triglycerides |
| Alpha’s Order Test Code | TRIG |
| Specimen Collection Tube | SST/1mL |
| Collection Tube Handling | Sodium heparin (green-top) tube • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5mL |
| Transport Temperture | Refrigerated |
| Stability | Serum and plasma: Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 28 days |
| Collection Instructions | 1mL serum |
Clinical Significance
Serum triglyceride analysis has proven useful in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus, nephrosis, liver obstruction, 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.
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