Triglycerides

Triglycerides

Test Code

896
84478
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
896
84478
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Triglycerides - Serum triglyceride analysis has proven useful in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus, nephrosis, liver obstruction, other diseases involving lipid metabolism, and various endocrine disorders. In conjunction with high density lipoprotein and total serum cholesterol, a triglyceride determination provides valuable information for the assessment of coronary heart disease risk.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Patient Preparation

Triglyceride test only: Patient should fast 9-12 hours prior to collection.
As part of lipid panel testing: A fasting sample is not required.

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Range(s)

≤9 Years   <75 mg/dL    
10-19 Years <90 mg/dL   
≥20 Years <150 mg/dL    

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Triglyceride test only: Patient should fast 9-12 hours prior to collection.
As part of lipid panel testing: A fasting sample is not required.

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Range(s)

≤9 Years   <75 mg/dL    
10-19 Years <90 mg/dL   
≥20 Years <150 mg/dL    
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Alternative Specimen(s)

Sodium heparin (green-top) tube • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Serum and plasma
  • Room temperature: 5 days
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria

Anticoagulants other than heparin

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

1 mL serum

Sodium heparin (green-top) tube • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube
0.5 mL
Serum separator tube (SST)
Room temperature
Serum and plasma
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Anticoagulants other than heparin
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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