Test Overview
Result Included
Triglycerides
Specimen
Specimen Type
Plasma (Heparin)Plasma (EDTA)
Volume
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 | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 7 days | 3 months |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Barricor™ tube or serum |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
1 Day
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Triglyceridesmmol/L<1.80mg/dL x 0.0113
Referral Location
Canada
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-03-31