Triglycerides
- Useful for:
Triglycerides are a family of lipids that come from the diet and are produced endogenously from carbohydrates and fatty acids. Measurement of triglycerides is important for the diagnosis and monitoring of hyperlipidemia. Such conditions may be genetic or secondary to other disorders such as nephrosis, diabetes mellitus, and abnormalities of the endocrine system. According to data provided by the NCEP (National Cholesterol Education Program), triglycerides constitute an independent risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis
- Method Name: Glycerol phosphate oxidase
- Other Common Names: /
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 6
- Fasting or other requirements: 8-12 hrs fasting
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab, BOCOC Lab and Apollonio Lab
