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HelpTest Code TRIG Triglycerides LAB134
Performing Laboratory
UnityPoint Finley Hospital
Test Method
Enzymatic colorimetric test; Roche cobas Pro.
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine orders: Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
STAT orders: Typically completed within 30 minutes after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL lithium heparin plasma or serum is required.
Collect blood in a lithium heparin, green-top or red-top tube from a fasting patient. 12 hour fast is recommended. PST and SST (gel tubes) are acceptable. Serum or plasma should be separated from contact with the cells within 2 hours of collection. Specimens not centrifuged within 4 hours of collection may be rejected. Refrigerate the specimen if unable to assay within 8 hours of collection.
Useful For
Evaluation of risk factors in individuals with elevated cholesterol values
Since cholesterol and triglycerides can vary independently, measurement of both is more meaningful than the measurement of cholesterol only.
Reference Values
Adults ≥18 years
<150 mg/dL
CPT Code Information
84478 Chemistry: Triglycerides
Limitations
Patient venipunctured immediately after or during the administration of Metamizole (Dipyrone) may
lead to falsely low results for Triglyceride. Venipuncture should be performed prior to the administration of Metamizole.