Triglycerides

N/A
Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Biochemistry
Blood
TRIGS , TRIGP

Assisting in the diagnosis and monitoring of diabetes mellitus, nephrosis, liver obstruction, lipid metabolism disorders and numerous other endocrine diseases. Often ordered as part of the Lipid Profile.

Serum, Plasma

0.5 mL

Serum (Gold SST)
Plasma (Light Green PST)
Collection Containers – Tube Types


Room Temperature: N/A
Fridge: 10 days @ 2-8°C
Freezer: 3 months @ -20°C


Roche cobas c 502, enzymatic

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1 hour

3 hours

< 1.70 mmol/L
In case of discrepancies, always interpret results using reference ranges as stated on laboratory reports and/or electronic patient chart.

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