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Test Code TGFL Triglycerides, fluid

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB3040153
NBS code LBC00969
Service code 31162

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following:

Container:
Plain Sterile Container

Fluid types accepted: Ascites Fluid, Pericardial Fluid, Peritoneal Dialysate (PD Fluid), Peritoneal Fluid, Pleural Fluid
Additional information: For NUHS use only. Sample must be sent to laboratory immediately.

Processing Requirements

Specimen type: Fluid

Volume: 10mL

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Body Fluid
Ambient Not available.
Refrigerate Storage of fluid is not recommended.
Frozen Storage of fluid is not recommended.

Specimen Condition

Haemolysis Not applicable
Icterus Not applicable
Lipaemia Not applicable
Others Not applicable

Methodology

Enzymatic Assay

Days and Times Performed

24 hrs, TAT 1 day

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

Risk factor for acute pancreatitis and coronary heart disease (CHD).

Update

Last updated 28/07/2026

LOINC Code Information

29766-3