Triglycerides (TGL)

Department: Chemistry
Test Synonym(s): LAB134, TGL
CPT Codes: 84478
Methodology: Glycerol Phosphate Oxidase
Reference Range: Consensus 0-150yrs: 0-149 mg/dL
Tube Type: Light green top PST (Lithium Heparin with gel)
Specimen: Plasma
Alternate Specimen: Red top (no gel)
Pediatric Requirements: 2 light green top microtainers
Volume: 1 mL plasma
Minimum Volume: 1 light green top (Pediatric = 2 light green top microtainers)
Temperature: Separate within one hour and store at 2-8C until delivery
Stability: Room temperature: 2 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 1 year
Reasons for Rejection: Hemolysis; improper collection
Days Performed: Daily
Times Performed: Continuous
TAT: STAT: 1 hour; ROUTINE: 2 hours after receiving in lab
Special Instructions: Fasting samples (12 hour postprandial) are necessary for meaningful interpretation.

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