After The Test & Treatment Options
After the Test
Once your specimen is submitted, results are typically processed and available within a few business days. However, processing times may vary. When ready, your results will be delivered in a clear, easy-to-understand report. If any results suggest a potential infection, you’ll receive a call from an independent healthcare coordinator. Independent physicians are also available to answer any questions or discuss your results in detail.
Treatment Options
As part of your purchase, you have the opportunity to consult with an independent physician. If appropriate, they may be able to prescribe treatment based on your test results.
Age: 18+
Must be 18+ to order blood tests.
Collection Method
In person at a location
Test Details & What It Measures
A Triglycerides test measures the amount of triglycerides in your blood, which are a type of fat (lipid) your body uses for energy. After you eat, any extra calories your body doesn’t need right away are converted into triglycerides and stored in fat cells. While triglycerides are essential in moderation, high levels can increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and pancreatitis, especially when combined with low HDL (good cholesterol) or high LDL (bad cholesterol).
Normal triglyceride levels are less than 150 mg/dL. Levels from 150–199 mg/dL are considered borderline high, 200–499 mg/dL is high, and 500 mg/dL or above is very high, which may require immediate intervention. This test is usually part of a lipid panel, and fasting for 9–12 hours before testing is often recommended for the most accurate results.
Citations
Grundy, S. M., et al. (2019). 2018 AHA/ACC Guidelines on the management of blood cholesterol. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 73(24), e285–e350. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2018.11.003
