Tested to evaluate patients with suspected atherosclerosis
What are normal ranges for Serum Triglycerides
- Below 150mg/dl. Desirable
- 150 – 199mg/dl. Borderline high
- >500mg/dl. Very high
What causes increase in Serum Triglycerides
- Liver disease
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Hypothyroidism
- Poorly controlled diabetes
- Pancreatitis
What causes decrease in Serum Triglycerides
- Malnutrition
- Congenital lipoproteinemia
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