A triglycerides test measures the amount of triglycerides in your blood. Triglycerides are a type of fat in your body. If you eat more calories than you need, the extra calories are changed into triglycerides. These triglycerides are stored in your fat cells for later use. When your body needs energy, triglycerides are released into your bloodstream to provide fuel for your muscles to work. If you eat more calories than you burn off, especially calories from carbohydrates and fats, you may get high triglyceride levels in your blood. High triglycerides may put you at greater risk for a heart attack or stroke.

SPECIMEN: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Minimum 12 hours overnight fasting is mandatory.

STABILITY: Room: 2 hrs; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 4 weeks

REPORT: Daily

INSTRUCTIONS: Minimum 12 hours overnight fasting is mandatory.

USAGE: Increased triglyceride levels are indicative of metabolic abnormality and along with elevated cholesterol are considered a risk factor for atherosclerotic disease. High levels may be seen in Biliary obstruction, Diabetes, Nephrotic syndrome, Renal failure, Metabolic endocrinopathies and may be medication induced.