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HelpTest Code 4011992 Triglycerides
Specimen Requirements
1.0 mL serum or plasma
Container
PST (light green top) tube or SST (tiger, gold, or red top) tube
Minimum Volume
65 µL serum/plasma
Stability
Separated samples stable 8 hours at room temperature, 2 days at
2-8°C
May be frozen at -20°C for longer storage
Reject Due To
Improperly labeled sample
Gross hemolysis
Analytical Time
Same day
Sample Retention Time
7 days
CPT Code
84478
Method
Photometry
Performing Laboratory
Springfield Hospital Laboratory