Triglycerides are esters of the trihydric alcohol glycerol with 3 long chain fatty acids. They are partly synthesised in the liver and partly ingested in food.
Tube
01 (SE) – Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0126
Additional information
Turn around
A&E: N/A
Day Case: 4 Hours
In-Patient: 6 Hours
Out-Patient: 24 Hours
GP: 24 Hours
Send to
Blood Sciences Cross Site
Contact
For further details please contact Ä¢¹½tvÊÓƵ Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Collection Con
Intensive care units, renal unit, transplant unit, patients on IV heparin use lithium-heparin (Green with Yellow ring) tube. Minimum volume: 500µl serum / plasma
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing – No special requirements.
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Units
mmol/L