Clinical Significance

Triglycerides are esters of the trihydric alcohol glycerol with 3 long‑chain fatty acids. They are partly synthesized in the liver and partly ingested in food. 

The determination of triglycerides is utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of patients having diabetes mellitus, nephrosis, liver obstruction, lipid metabolism disorders and numerous other endocrine diseases. 

_{Source: Roche Cobas TRIGL Method Sheet Version 5.0 2024-05}