Clinical Significance

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.

Alternative Name(s)

Triglycerides, Cardio IQ®

Patient Preparation

If a Triglyceride measurement is to be performed along with other lipid tests, the patient should fast 9-12 hours prior to collection.