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Test Code LAB134 Triglyceride

Performing Lab

Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital

Ordering Recommendations

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.

Included in Lipid Profile.

Collect

Serum or Plasma

Collection Device

Lithium Heparin Green Top Tube or Gold Top Tube

Specimen Handling

Sample must be separated within 2 hours of collection.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temp

 8 Hours
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 3 months

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temp, Refrigerated or Frozen

Specimen Volume

5 mL

Minimum Requirements

1 mL

Remarks

TURN AROUND TIME

STAT

 1 hour
Routine 8 Hours

Methodology

Timed Endpoint Absorbance

Start Date

9/13/2017

Last Review Date

7/11/25 AP