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Test Code TRIG Triglycerides, Plasma or Serum

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Chemistry

Methodology

Colorimetric

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma or serum

Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), gold or tiger top (serum gel)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Collection Instructions: Fasting (12-14 hour)

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

0-149 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

Routine-8 hours