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HelpTest Code Triglyceride Triglyceride
Abbrev
TRIG
Storage Temperature
R (2-8ºC)
ASTM/HL7/SDF 1
SQ=TGL
EPIC=LAB134
Instrument/Location
Beckman DXC 700 AU
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Type: Serum or Plasma (Lithium Heparin)
Container/Tube
Type: Gold Top or Lt. Green Top.
Collection
Instructions: Draw tube and label appropriately.
Allow Gold top tubes to clot for 30 minutes. Spin tubes within 2 hours.
Note: Hemolyzed Specimens are not acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Spun tube/Refrigerated
Reference Values
Female: Age 0-9: 35-74 mg/dl
Age 10-19: 35-89 mg/dl
Age 20-24: 35-114 mg/dl
Age 25-39: 35-149 mg/dl
Age > 40: 50-149 mg/dl
Male: Age 0-9: 35-74 mg/dl
Age 10-19:35-89 mg/dl
Age 20-24: 35-114 mg/dl
Age 25-39: 35-149 mg/dl
Age > 40: 50-149 mg/dl
Methodology
Timed Endpoint
Specimen stability/Retention time
7 days refrigerated