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Triglyceridesmg/dL
Triglycerides are the main form of fat in the blood. Recent meals raise them, so fasting matters for interpretation.
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What Triglycerides measures
Triglycerides are the main form of fat in the blood. Recent meals raise them, so fasting matters for interpretation.
If your Triglycerides is low
Low triglycerides are not usually a concern.
If your Triglycerides is high
Triglycerides above the range are strongly affected by recent meals, alcohol and refined carbohydrates, and are read as part of the lipid panel.
Commonly associated with
- A non-fasting draw
- Alcohol
- Refined carbohydrates and sugar
- Insulin resistance
- Thyroid function
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 0 – 149 mg/dL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your triglycerides are within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
Trig, Triglyceride
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This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.