TRIGLYCERIDES, SERUM (TGs)
| 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 |
Pre-test Information : Minimum 12 hours overnight fasting is mandatory |
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Report Delivery : Same Day |
TRIGLYCERIDES, SERUM (TGs)
| Test Code | T-31 |
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| Test Description | **TRIGLYCERIDES, SERUM (TGs) |
| Clinical Category | Heart Diseases |
| Sample | 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum |
| Method/Technology | Spectrophotometry |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |