Test Code TRIGC Triglycerides, CDC, Serum
Reporting Name
Triglycerides, CDC, SPerforming Laboratory

Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see LMPP / Lipoprotein Metabolism Profile, Serum.
Patient Preparation:
1. Patient should fast overnight (12-14 hours) before specimen collection.
2. Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before specimen collection.
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Frozen | 60 days |
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
TRIGC | Triglycerides, CDC, S | 2571-8 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
TRIGC | Triglycerides, CDC, S | 2571-8 |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see LMPP / Lipoprotein Metabolism Profile, Serum.
Triglycerides
2-9 years:
Acceptable: <75 mg/dL
Borderline high: 75-99 mg/dL
High: ≥100 mg/dL
10-17 years:
Acceptable: <90 mg/dL
Borderline high: 90-129 mg/dL
High: ≥130 mg/dL
≥18 years:
Normal: <150 mg/dL
Borderline high: 150-199 mg/dL
High: 200-499 mg/dL
Very high: ≥500 mg/dL
Reference values have not been established for patients younger than 2 years.
CPT Code Information
84478
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see LMPP / Lipoprotein Metabolism Profile, Serum.
Enzymatic Colorimetric
Useful For
Measurement of triglycerides as part of lipoprotein profiling
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Thursday, Sunday