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HelpTest Code LAB134 Triglycerides
Intended Use
Used to help classify the various genetic/metabolic lipoprotein disorders and in the assessment of risk factors for atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease
Methodology
Enzymatic
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type:
Preferred: Plasma - Lt Green/Mint top (Lithium Heparin) Tube
Acceptable: Serum - Plain, Red-Top or Gold-Top, SST
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.1mL)
Collection Instructions: Patient should be fasting for 12 hours before collection. Forward promptly
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen (≤-20°C): 3 months
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84478