Test Code BFTRIG Triglycerides, Body Fluid
Additional Codes
St. Luke's Compendium Code (Iatric): L600.2800
Methodology
Glycerophosphate Oxidase/Peroxidase.
Specimen Requirements
1 mL of body fluid in a green-top (lithium heparin) plasma gel tube, a plain syringe, a sterile specimen cup, or a plain red top (serum no gel) tube. Send specimen refrigerated.
Note: 1. If submitting a syringe, remove needle and cap syringe.
2. Indicate specimen source on request form.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
CPT: 84478
LOINC: 12228-3
Day(s) Test Performed
Monday-Sunday
Reference Range
Reported in mg/dL
Reference range not established. Correlation with clinical findings is recommended.