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Triglycerides
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| Test Code(s): |
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TRIG
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| CPT Code(s): |
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84478
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| Test Description: |
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Included In: Lipid Panel
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| Methodology: |
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Enzymatic
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| Days Performed: |
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Daily, 24 hours.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Stat: 1 hour.
Routine: 4 hours.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Blood
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| Patient Preparation: |
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Patient must fast for 10-14 hours and be heparin free for 48 hours prior to specimen collection. The patient can only have water, black coffee or calorie free drinks during the fasting period.
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Green cap with yellow ring (PST)
Also Acceptable:
Green top,
Red cap with yellow ring (SST),
Red top
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 1 mL
Pediatrics: 0.4 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Plasma or serum
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 0.5 mL
Pediatrics: 0.2 mL
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| Specimen Processing: |
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Centrifuge. If a complete barrier has not formed, transfer cell-free plasma/serum to plastic vial. Refrigerate.
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220). Transport with coolant pack if coming from outreach location.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 1 year
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Interpretation
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Interpretive Guidelines:
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Age 0 days - 9 years:
Based on NHLBI Guidelines
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| <75 mg/dL |
Acceptable |
| 75 - 99 mg/dL |
Borderline |
| >99 mg/dL |
High |
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Age 10 years - 19 years:
Based on NHLBI Guidelines
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| <90 mg/mdL |
Acceptable |
| 90 - 129 mg/dL |
Borderline |
| >129 mg/dL |
High |
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Age 20 years and up
Based on NCEP ATP - III Guidelines
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| <150 mg/dL |
Normal |
| 150 - 199 mg/dL |
Borderline High |
| 200 - 499 mg/dL |
High |
| >499 mg/dL |
Very High |
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