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HelpTest Code TGL, FTGLX Triglycerides, Body Fluid, Plasma, or Serum
Additional Codes
LAB134
LAB200 FLUID
Methodology
Useful to aid in monitoring lipid metabolism.
There is a potential for falsely depressed triglyceride results in patients receiving N-Acetylcysteine (NAC). NAC is the accepted antidote for acetaminophen toxicity and is justified in patients at signicant risk for hepatotoxicity. It is also used to lower mucus viscosity and in the prevention of contrast induced nephropathy. Baseline results obtained prior to the administration of NAC are not affected.
Performing Laboratory
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry
CPT: 84478
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Body Fluid
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube
Specimen: 1 mL of fluid (specimen must be centrifuged prior to testing)
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate specimen source.
2. Label specimen appropriately (fluid).
Plasma
Container/Tube: Light green-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen: 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions: Fasting (12-14 hour). Patient must not consume alcohol for 24 hours prior to blood draw.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions: Fasting (12-14 hour). Patient must not consume alcohol for 24 hours prior to blood draw.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
Age 2-9 years
Acceptable: <75 mg/dL
Borderline high: 75-99 mg/dL
High: ≥ 100 mg/dL
Age 10-17 years
Acceptable: <90 mg/dL
Borderline high: 90-129 mg/dL
High: ≥ 130 mg/dL
Adult (Age 18 or over)
Normal: <150 mg/dL
Borderline high: 150-199 mg/dL
High: 200-499 mg/dL
Very high: ≥500 mg/dL
Fluid: no reference range established for fluid specimens.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday