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Trigylcerides
Cholesterol Test
Question | Answer |
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When a triglyceride lab test is taken, what does the findings indicate? | identify the risk of developing heart disease used to monitor those who have risk factors for heart disease those who have had a heart attack those who are being treated for high lipid and/or triglyceride levels |
What type of specimen is taking when taking a triglyceride lab test? | blood specimen |
What are desirable (normal) readings for triglyceride results? | Less than 150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L) |
When triglyceride results are too high, what does high reading levels indicate? | risk of developing pancreatitis risk of developing heart disease |