Triglycerides

Material: Blood
Study price: PLN 12.00
Waiting time for the result: result no later than the next working day
Booking:

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Preparation for the study

General

The test material is blood.
About 30 minutes before the test, it is recommended to consume water or bitter (unsweetened) tea.
The patient must be fasting, at least 12 hours after eating the last meal, unless otherwise instructed by the doctor (e.g., performing the test after a meal)
Only plain water or bitter (unsweetened) tea can be drunk before the test.
Do not drink coffee, flavored water, cola light/ cola "zero" drinks, energy drinks, juices.
Do not eat meals, snacks, fruits, vegetables, breath freshening candies, chew gum, smoke cigarettes.

Detailed for infants

For children under 3 years of age, it is recommended to draw blood from half to one hour after feeding.

Detailed for children

For children under 3 years of age, it is recommended to draw blood from half to one hour after feeding.

Description

Triglycerides serve as carriers and energy stores. They consist of glycerol and fatty acids. They can also be produced by the body.
Significance of the study: assessment of fat metabolism, atherosclerosis risk.
Abnormal values: metabolic disorders, atherosclerosis, alcohol abuse, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, hypothyroidism.

The test is performed using the spectrophotometric method.
Ordering the test implies consent to perform it using this test method.