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HelpTest Code TRIG Triglycerides, Serum or Plasma
Methodology
Lipoprotein Lipase
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)
Acceptable: Serum Gel
Draw blood following an overnight (14 hours) fast, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of plasma or serum. Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before the specimen is drawn.
Note: Patient’s age and sex are required on request form for processing.
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
NA |
Gross: |
NA |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
Reject |
Gross: |
Reject |
Reference Values
|
Age |
mg/dL |
|
0 – 11 m |
30 – 300 |
|
1 – 9 years |
27 – 129 |
|
10 – 13 years |
24 – 145 |
|
14 – 15 years |
34 – 165 |
|
16 – 19 years |
34 – 140 |
|
>19 years |
< 150 |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
84478
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/ Madison Hospital Laboratory
Secondary ID
HHA256
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Triglycerides, Serum or Plasma |
2571-8 |
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
| Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum |
RT, spun |
2 days |
| Refrigerated, spun | 10 days |