Triglycerides
- Test Name:
- Triglycerides
- Patient Instructions:
- Glucose and Lipid tests
- Collection Device/Tube Type:
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1. EDM Base Lab: 5 mL blood - GOLD SST (gel)
2. CGY DSC: 4.5 mL blood - MINT LIHEP PST (gel)
3. NOTE: The preferred tube type at each testing site is acceptable at the alternate site
- Collection Instructions:
- Record the number of hours fasting on the requisition and in LIS
- Submission Requirements:
- 1 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma
- Frequency of Testing:
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Daily
- Reference Range:
-
- Comments:
- Serum triglyceride analysis is included in the Lipid panel
- Last Reviewed:
- 06 November 2023
