TRIGLYCERIDES | |
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Test Code: 123 | Specimen Collection: Serum |
Component: Triglycerides | Method: ENZ |
Collection Notes: Patient should be fasting 12 – 16 hours prior to collection of specimen. | |
Clinical Utility: Triglyceride is useful in assessing risk factors in individuals with elevated cholesterol levels. | |
CPT Code: 84478 | Testing Location: AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 30 Days Plasma (1 mL), Li heparin Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 30 Days Potassium EDTA (1 mL), Li heparin Refrigerated 6 Days Frozen 3 Months |