Triglycerides

What it measures

• TriglyceridesLOINC 2571-8

Before the visit

Triglyceride test only: Patient should fast 9-12 hours prior to collection. As part of lipid panel testing: A fasting sample is not required.

Specimen

Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum volume

0.5 mL

Also accepted

Sodium heparin (green-top) tube • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube

Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Temperature

Room temperature

Turnaround

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 3 days

Billing

CPT 84478