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HelpTest Code LAB15 Triglycerides, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Soft LIS Ordering Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| TRIGLYCERIDES | LAB15 | TRIG |
Methodology
Glycerol Phosphate Oxidase
Specimen Requirements
Patients should not eat or drink for 10 hours before the test is performed (small amounts of water or decaffeinated, sugar-free beverages are ok). Patients should not consume alcohol the evening before testing. Diabetic patients should consult their physicians about when to schedule snacks.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw specimen following an overnight (10 hour) fast.
2. Spin down and separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of draw.
3. If plunger filters are used, immediate removal of plasma is indicated unless an air gap can be created between the device and specimen.
Additional Information:
1. Do not ultracentrifuge specimen.
2. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
3. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Alternate:
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw specimen following an overnight (10 hour) fast.
2. Spin down and separate serum from cells within 2 hours of draw.
3. If plunger filters are used, immediate removal of serum is indicated unless an air gap can be created between the device and specimen.
Additional Information:
1. Do not ultracentrifuge specimen.
2. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 5 days/Ambient 2 days/Frozen OK
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84478
Performing Laboratory - Chemistry
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Reference Values
The National Lipid Association and the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) have set the following guidelines for lipids (total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein [HDL] cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein [LDL], and non-HDL cholesterol) in adults 18 years old and older:
Optimal: <175 mg/dL
Borderline High: 175-199 mg/dL
High: 200-499 mg/dL
Very High: ≥ 500 mg/dL
The Expert Panel on Intergrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents has set the following guidelines for lipids (total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein [HDL] cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein [LDL], and non-HDL cholesterol) in children up to the age of 17:
0-9 Years:
Optimal: <75 mg/dL
Borderline High: 75-99 mg/dL
High: ≥ 100 mg/dL
10-17 Years:
Optimal: <90 mg/dL
Borderline High: 90-129 mg/dL
High: ≥ 130 mg/dL