TRIGLYCERIDES

Test Code: 123Specimen 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: 84478Testing Location: AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

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
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