3230 Triglycerides

Specimen Type Specimen Stability Reference Range
Serum-SST; Fasting 7 days 2-8°C <150 mg/dL

Specimen Requirements

Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum

Method

Enzymatic

Schedule

Mon-Sat

Turn-Around Time

24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge

Instructions/Notes

Centrifuge required?: Yes
Fasting specimen?: Yes

Clinical Utility

To assess the risk of developing heart disease.

CPT Codes

84478

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