Test Code LAB200 Triglyceride, Body Fluid
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sterile Container - Body Fluid
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Body Fluid
Test is affected by gross hemolysis and gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 0.6 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | 2 days | |
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Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
Frozen | 1 year |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Glycerol Phosphate Oxidase
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
84478