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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.