Triglycerides
Department:
Biochemistry
Analytical Range:
0.1 - 50 mmol/L
Time Limit for Add on Tests:
4 days
Target Turnaround time:
1 working day
Further Information from LabTestsOnline
Tube Type:
Serum (Gold Top)
Availability:
North Devon District Hospital (Mon-Fri)
NICE Clinical Guideline 181 advice :
For interpretation of triglyceride concentration, refer to NICE Clinical Guideline 181 (Lipid Modification 2014)
Note:
If the triglyceride concentration is raised on a random sample, it is recommended the patient fasts overnight before a repeat sample is requested