TRIG
Triglycerides, Serum or Plasma
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2441
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Patient Preparation:
Fasting (12 - 14 hours)
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Indicate serum or plasma on the request form.
2. Label the specimen appropriately (serum or plasma).
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
CPT Codes:
84478 - Triglycerides (EAP 30015460)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Reference Ranges:
0 to 10 years:
< 75 mg/dL
10 - 19 years:
< 90 mg/dL
19 + years:
< 150 mg/dL
Notes:
Triglyceride values at 600 mg/dL or higher may cause a positive bias of approximately 2 mEq/L in serum chloride.