Test ID TRIGN Triglycerides, Non-Fasting, Serum
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.
Useful For
Evaluation of risk factors in individuals with elevated cholesterol values
Special Instructions
Method Name
Enzymatic Colorimetric
Reporting Name
Triglycerides, Non-Fasting, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Frozen | 90 days |
Reference Values
The National Lipid Association and the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) have set the following guidelines for lipids (total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and Non HDL cholesterol) in adults ages 18 and up:
TRIGLYCERIDES
Males
<200 mg/dL
Females
<175 mg/dL
The Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents has set the following guidelines for lipids (total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and non-HDL cholesterol) in children ages 2 to 17:
TRIGLYCERIDES
2-9 years:
Acceptable: <75 mg/dL
Borderline high: 75-99 mg/dL
High: ≥100 mg/dL
10-17 years:
Acceptable: <90 mg/dL
Borderline high: 90-129 mg/dL
High: ≥130 mg/dL
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Performing Laboratory

Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved or is exempt by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
84478
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
TRIGN | Triglycerides, Non-Fasting, S | 2571-8 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
TRIGN | Triglycerides, Non-Fasting, S | 2571-8 |