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HelpTest Code 122 Triglycerides
Additional Codes
ALAB: TRIG
PowerChart: Triglycerides
MA Cerner: Triglyceride.
Test Method
MercyOne: Timed Endpoint Method; Beckman DXC880i
MA: Enzymatic Colorimetric Method; Roche Cobas 6000
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL lithium heparin plasma or serum is required.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect blood in a lithium heparin, green-top or red-top tube from a fasting patient. 12 hour fast is recommended. PST and SST (gel tubes) are acceptable. Serum or plasma should be separated from contact with the cells within 2 hours of collection. Specimens not centrifuged within 4 hours of collection may be rejected. Refrigerate the specimen if unable to assay within 8 hours of collection. Hemolyzed specimen (>2+) is not acceptable.
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine orders: Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Expedite orders: Typically completed within 1 hour after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
STAT orders: Typically completed within 30 minutes after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Reference Values
Adult: < 150 mg/dL
Pediatric:
- 2-9 years: < 75 mg/dL
- 10-17 years: < 90 mg/dL
CPT Code Information
84478 Chemistry: Triglycerides
Useful For
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.
LOINC Code Information
2571-8 Triglyceride [Mass/Volume] In Serum Or Plasma
Limitations
MercyOne DBQ: Patient venipunctured immediately after or during the administration of Metamizole (Dipyrone) may lead to falsely low results for Triglyceride. Venipuncture should be performed prior to the administration of Metamizole.