Home
HelpTest Code TRIG Triglycerides
Useful For
The increased appearance of triglycerides in serum is an important risk factor in the development of arteriosclerosis and myocardial infarction. Secondary hyperlipidemia occurs most frequently in diabetes with an increase seen primarily in the triglyceride content. Other common conditions associated with hypertriglyceridemia include pancreatitis, alcoholism, nephrotic syndrome, and gout. After treatment of the basic disease, the serum lipids usually revert to normal.
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred 10 hour | Plasma/Serum | Lithium-heparin Plasma Separator (PST), Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Lithium or Sodium-heparin Green Top (GTT), Red Top Tube (RTT) | 1 mL | 0.5 mL | 0.6 mL whole blood |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma/Serum | Refrigerate | 7 days |
| Freeze | 1 year |
Test Information
Test is included in Lipoprotein panel. The presence of chylomicrons are not routinely reported with this test. If this information is needed, write "also chylomicrons" on request form or add as a test comment when the order is placed in the computer.
Interferences
Patient should abstain from alcohol for at least 24 hours, as it can falsely increase triglyceride result.
For Regional Centers performing Triglyceride: N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) may interfere with the Siemens Dimension triglyceride assay and cause falsely depressed results.
For patients receiving NAC treatment, venipuncture should occur prior to NAC administration to prevent this interference.
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| All Sites | 20-149 mg/dL |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Chemistry
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Glyerol Phosphate Oxidas (GPO) Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU |
| Weston | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Glyerol Phosphate Oxidas (GPO) Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU |
| Eau Claire | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Glyerol Phosphate Oxidas (GPO) Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU |
| Lakeview Medical Center | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Glyerol Phosphate Oxidas (GPO) Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU |
| Marshfield | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Glyerol Phosphate Oxidas (GPO) Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU |
| Minocqua | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Glyerol Phosphate Oxidas (GPO) Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU |
| Wisconsin Rapids | Monday through Friday | Less than 2 hours | Enzymatic Assay/Siemens Dimension |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84478 | 1 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84478 | 1 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Triglycerides |