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HelpTest Code LAB134 Triglycerides, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center / Asante Three Rivers Medical Center / Asante White City Laboratory
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Billing Code
2051266
Methodology
Timed Endpoint
Day(s) Test Set Up
Routine – same day
ASAP – 2 hours after receipt of specimen in lab
STAT – 1 hour after receipt of specimen in lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84478 Triglycerides
Additional Information
Evaluation of hyperlipidemia, occasional cases of diabetes mellitus and/or pancreatitis are detected by hypertriglyceridemia. High levels may occur with hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndromes and glycogen storage disease. Some alcoholics have hypertriglyceridemia which disappears with abstinence. Detection of chylomicronemia. Calculation of LDL (low density lipoprotein cholesterol). Disturbances in triglyceride metabolism relate to diabetes and are a risk factor for atherosclerotic disease, but not an independent one.
In exogenous hypertriglyceridemia, chylomicrons float as a layer in the tube of refrigerated, stored serum.
Specimen Transport Temperature and Stability
Centrifuge and refrigerate within 2 hours of collection
Spun SST is stable for 48 hours at 2° to 8° C
Performing Department
Chemistry
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
Lack of Two Patient Identifiers:
1-Patient's First & Last name
2-Patient's Date of Birth