Triglyceride

Alphabetical Test listing

Triglyceride-256

Test name:

Triglyceride

Test number:

256

Excellian order number:

84478.1

Abbreviation:

TRG

Patient preparation information:

An 8-10 hour fast prior to sample collection is recommended

Fasting for a blood test

Specimen type:

Lithium heparin (Li hep) plasma

Collection container:

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.25 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix by inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

Processing instructions:

Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

Transport container:

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

Alternate specimen type:

Serum

Alternate collection container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Alternate collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

Alternate processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

Alternate transport container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Transport and stability:

Serum:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 10 days

Ambient - 2 days

Frozen - 3 months

Plasma:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 15 days

Ambient - 2 days

Frozen - 3 months

Reason for rejection:

Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis (some procedures)
Improper anticoagulant or ratio
Delay in transport
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Inappropriate timing of collection
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performing lab:

AHL - Chemistry: C

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Enzymatic

Reference ranges:

Adult: < 150 mg/dL

CPT codes:

84478

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

LCD/NCD:

Medical necessity

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

05/02/2023

Review date:

01/05/2024