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Triglycerides

Alternate names:
TG, Trigs
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
RTG,FTG
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Patients must have fasted for 12 hours

Minimum Adult Volume:
1 mL
Notes:

It is the responsibility of the MO ordering the test to give the necessary instructions about fasting, and of the person taking the blood to check, and confirm on the request form, that the patient has fasted prior to collection

See also - Lipid Studies

Patients must have fasted for 12 hours

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
4 hours
Reference Interval:

Fasting  <2.0 mmol/L

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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