Triglycerides TRIG

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Triglycerides, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Triglycerides, Serum

EPIC Order Name

Triglycerides

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint green-top (lithium heparin gel) tube(s)
Specimen: 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Fasting (12 hour)
Note: 1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
3. Patient should be fasting for at least 12 hours prior to collection.

Serum
Container/Tube: Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Fasting (12 hour)
Note: 1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
3. Patient should be fasting for at least 12 hours prior to collection.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2 Days Room Temperature
10 Days Refrigerated
3 Months Frozen

Methodology

Enzymatic Colorimetric

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday, Continuously

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

84478

PDM

5300080

Result Interpretation

≤ 149 mg/dL

Forms