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Triglycerides, Plasma

Test ID: TRIG

Test

Report Includes

Triglycerides

Specimens

Plasma (Heparin); Plasma (EDTA)

Test Location

Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X5

Test Version

31-Mar-2023

Specimen

Specimens

Plasma (Heparin); Plasma (EDTA)

Sample Volume

1 mL

Specimen Comment

Barricor™ tube is not acceptable.

Patient Preparation

Fasting 14 h

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect after a 14 hours fast.

Stability

Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 3 months

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Barricor™ tube or serum

Test Version

31-Mar-2023

Performance / Interpretation

Turnaround Time

1 Day

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Triglycerides mmol/L
  • <1.80
mg/dL x 0.0113

Test Location

Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X5

Test Version

31-Mar-2023

Interface / Setup

Test Version

31-Mar-2023