Test Entry - Detail

Triglyceride

General

Clinical Use:

Triglyceride is a cardiac risk marker.

Availability:

Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation.
This test may be eligible for Rule 3 exemption if indicated.

Aliases/Synonyms:

TG,

Code:

Handling Instructions (to laboratory):

Send sample chilled.

Hyperlink:

Reference Interval:

Fasting:
0-16 years <1.7 mmol/L 
>16 years  <1.7 mmol/L desirable

>16 yrs NHFA target: <1.5 mmol/L
Management - 2005. Heart Lung and Circulation 2005; 14: 275 - 291

Collection Requirements

Container:

Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD),

Sample Type:

See container

Minimum Collection Volume:

Collection Instructions:

Please note fasting status on request form.

Processing Requirements

Alternate Containers:

Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN)

Processing Instructions:

Minimum Assay Volume:

100uL

Stability:

7 days chilled

Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):

Send sample chilled.

Testing Locations

Performed at:

Section	Department	Site	Contact Phone
-	Laboratory	Albany Health Campus	9892 2240
-	Laboratory	Armadale Health Service	9391 2030
-	Laboratory	Bentley Health Service	9416 3720
-	Laboratory	Broome Health Campus	9194 2286
-	Laboratory	Bunbury Hospital	9722 1280
-	Laboratory	Busselton Hospital	9753 6260
-	Laboratory	Carnarvon Hospital	9941 0431
-	Laboratory	Collie Hospital	9734 1132
-	Laboratory	Derby Hospital	9193 3371
-	Laboratory	Esperance Health Campus	9079 8139
-	Laboratory	Geraldton Regional Hospital	9956 2254
-	Laboratory	Hedland Health Campus	9174 1504
-	Laboratory	Kalgoorlie Health Campus	9080 5825
-	Laboratory	Karratha Health Campus	9144 7674
-	Laboratory	Katanning Health Service	9821 6334
-	Laboratory	Kununurra Hospital	9166 4245
-	Laboratory	Manjimup Hospital	9772 5137
-	Laboratory	Merredin Health Service	9041 1532
-	Laboratory	Narrogin Hospital	9881 0481
-	Laboratory	Northam Health Service	9690 1657
-	Laboratory	Osborne Park Hospital	9244 2326
-	Laboratory	Rockingham General Hospital	9599 4239
Core	Biochemistry	Fiona Stanley Hospital	6152 8140
Core	Biochemistry	QEII Medical Centre	6383 4093
Core	Biochemistry	Royal Perth Hospital	9224 1176

Last Updated : 05-01-2021 18:53