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Triglycerides

TG Triacylglycerols Neutral Fats
Fasting serum (SST) mmol/L

About this test

Main form of dietary fat stored in adipose tissue. Elevated triglycerides are a component of metabolic syndrome and pancreatitis risk.

Reference Ranges

Sex Age Range Notes
All ≥ 18 yrs < 1.7 Fasting. Optimal <1.7; borderline 1.7–5.6; high >5.6; very high (pancreatitis risk) >11.3

Clinical Interpretation

High / Increased
Dietary excess, obesity, diabetes, hypothyroidism, renal disease, alcohol, drugs (thiazides, beta-blockers, oestrogens), familial hypertriglyceridaemia.

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Specimen
Fasting serum (SST)
Reporting Unit
mmol/L
Category
🧪 Clinical Biochemistry

⚠ Clinical Note
Reference ranges are indicative. Always interpret results in the context of the individual patient and local laboratory reference intervals, which may vary.