132

Test CODE NAME

132

Triglycerides, Serum

Methodology: Quantitative Enzymatic
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 0.5 ml serum.


Specimen preparation: Serum free from hemolysis is the recommended specimens. Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes. Store serum at 2-8°C until analysis. 

Storage/Transport: Refrigerated

Stability: Serum triglyceride is stable for seven days when stored at 2-8°C and 3 months when stored frozen at <-20°C.
At Accu Reference: Refrigerated -7 days: Frozen- 1 month

NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Lab
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
CPT Code(s): 84478