Triglycerides
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. Your body converts calories it doesn't need right away into triglycerides, which are stored in fat cells.
Category: Lipid Panel
Also known as: triglycerides, trig, tg, trigs, trigliceridi
Reference range: ≤ 150 mg/dL (Source: NCEP ATP III)
Standard unit: mg/dL
High values may indicate
High triglycerides may indicate increased risk of heart disease, pancreatitis, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, or hypothyroidism.
Low values may indicate
Low triglycerides are generally not a concern, though very low levels may be associated with malnutrition, malabsorption, hyperthyroidism, or a very low-fat diet.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a normal Triglycerides level?
- A typical reference range for Triglycerides is ≤ 150 mg/dL (source: NCEP ATP III). Reference ranges vary by laboratory, age, and sex, so always compare against the range on your own lab report.
- What units is Triglycerides measured in?
- Triglycerides is most commonly reported in mg/dL. Labs in different countries may use other units — you can convert between them with BloodId's blood test unit converter.
- Where do Triglycerides reference ranges come from?
- The reference range shown for Triglycerides is based on the NCEP ATP III clinical guideline rather than the general ABIM standard, because it is a decision threshold (higher or lower is better) rather than a two-sided normal range. Educational information is from MedlinePlus (see our methodology). Reference ranges still vary by lab, age, and sex, so always compare against your own report.
- Can I track Triglycerides over time?
- Yes. Upload results from any lab and BloodId charts your Triglycerides over time against its reference range, so you can see whether the trend is rising, falling, or stable.
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Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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