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HelpTest Code TRIG or LAB134 Triglycerides, Serum or Plasma
Specimen Requirements
| Container Type: |
Optimal: Gold or Mint* *For STAT requests |
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Acceptable: Red or Green |
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| Optimal Collection Volume: |
4.5mL; full tube |
| Minimum Volume: |
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| Collection Instructions: |
Gently invert the sample 5-6 times after collection. |
| Specimen Transport: |
Refrigerate |
| Processing Instructions: |
1. If serum, allow the specimen to clot for 30 minutes. 2. Centrifuge specimen within 2 hours of collection. 3. After centrifugation, specimen tubes without a gel barrier should have the serum or plasma aliquoted to a false bottom container. 4. Keep the serum or plasma refrigerated until testing can be performed. |
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum* | Refrigerated | 10 days |
| Room Temperature | 2 days | |
| Frozen | 3 months |
*Note: Heparinized plasma in gel separator tubes is less stable than serum and is only suitable for add-on testing up to 2 days following sample collection.
Specimen Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
| Other | Quantity not sufficient |
Useful For
Management of atherosclerotic risk
Utilized in diagnosing and treating patients with diabetes mellitus, nephrosis, liver obstruction, lipid metabolism disorders and other endocrine disorders.
Methodology
Roche Cobas - Enzymatic Colorimetric
Reference Ranges
| Reference Range and Reporting Units | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| < 150 mg/dL | Acceptable |
| 150-199 mg/dL | Borderline high |
| 200-499 mg/dL | High |
| > 500 mg/dL | Very high |
Day(s) Performed
24/7
Expected TAT
Same day
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory, Chemistry - Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Paw Paw, South Haven
Sample Retention Time
7 days
CPT Code
84478
LOINC Code
2571-8