Triglycerides TRIG

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Triglycerides, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Triglycerides, Serum

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint green-top (lithium heparin gel) tube(s)
Specimen: 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Fasting (12 hour)
Note: 1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
3. Patient should be fasting for at least 12 hours prior to collection.

Serum
Container/Tube: Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Fasting (12 hour)
Note: 1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
3. Patient should be fasting for at least 12 hours prior to collection.
Stability: 2 Days Room Temperature
10 Days Refrigerated
3 Months Frozen

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2 Days Room Temperature
10 Days Refrigerated
3 Months Frozen

Methodology

Enzymatic Colorimetric

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday, Continuously

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

84478

PDM

5300080

Result Interpretation

≤ 149 mg/dL

Forms