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Test Code TRIG Triglycerides, Plasma

Performing Laboratory

NRL-Chemistry

Methodology

Colorimetric End point

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

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Fasting (12-14 hours)

2. Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before specimen is drawn.

Reference Values

10-150 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

Routine-shift

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84478

Special Instructions