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Additional Codes
| EPIC | LAB4204 |
Clinical Significance
Triglyceride measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus, nephrosis, liver obstruction, other diseases involving lipid metabolism, or various endocrine disorders.
Source: Beckman Coulter Unicel, TG IFU. REF #445850 12/22/15
Methodology
Timed endpoint method (Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 660i)
Sample Type
| Preferred Sample Type | |
|---|---|
| Light green top - Plasma | |
| Acceptable Sample Type(s) | |
|---|---|
| Dark green top - plasma | |
| Yellow top - Serum | |
| Red top - Serum | |
Centrifuge: Yes
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Ambient (18-25°C) | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) | 48 hours |
| Frozen (-15 to -20°C) | 1 month |
Separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours.
Reference Ranges
| Normal Range | |
|---|---|
| <150 mg/dL |
| Technical Range | |
|---|---|
| 10 - 21,000 mg/dL |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | 4+ or greater, reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | See below* |
| Lipemia | 4+, 1:10 dilution |
Do not ultracentrifuge!
*≥30 mg/dL of bilirubin will cause falsely decreased results.
Availability
| Performed | STAT |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Lab Department
Chemistry
CPT Code
84478
LOINC
2571-8 Triglyceride [Mass/Vol]