Triglycerides (TG)
Triglycerides (TGs), a type of fat (lipid) found in the blood, are the most common type of fat in your body, and are used for energy or stored for later use. High levels of triglycerides can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
High triglyceride levels (TG) increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and pancreatitis, especially when combined with other risk factors like high cholesterol or low HDL cholesterol.
Triglyceride levels usually fall into the following categories: Healthy: Below 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) for adults; lower than 90 mg/dL for children and teens (ages 10-19) Borderline high: Between 150 and 199 mg/dL. High: Between 200 and 499 mg/dL.
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- Categories : Pathology
- Test Code : Serum (1 ml)
Triglycerides (TGs), a type of fat (lipid) found in the blood, are the most common type of fat in your body, and are used for energy or stored for later use. High levels of triglycerides can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
High triglyceride levels (TG) increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and pancreatitis, especially when combined with other risk factors like high cholesterol or low HDL cholesterol.
Triglyceride levels usually fall into the following categories: Healthy: Below 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) for adults; lower than 90 mg/dL for children and teens (ages 10-19) Borderline high: Between 150 and 199 mg/dL. High: Between 200 and 499 mg/dL.
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