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84478 Assay of triglycerides

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: triglycerides, serum triglycerides, TG level

Quantitative assay of serum triglyceride concentration, measuring these lipid storage molecules.

Clinical Context

Lipid panel component; elevated triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia) increase cardiovascular risk and cause pancreatitis.

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Specialties

Clinical ChemistryCardiologyPathology

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