Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Triglyceride
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?No
Part of Profile:Yes
Tests in Profile:Part of Lipids profile
Lower Reference Range Limit:0 mmol/L
Upper Reference Range Limit:1.6 mmol/L
Units:mmol/L
Minimum Sample Volume:Adult: 1 mL; Infant 0.5 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatients: 4 hrs. Outpatients: 1 day (from receipt)
Test Code:LIP
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:Fasting serum Triglycerides >5.0 mmol/L may be associated with increased risk of acute pancreatitis
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
