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🧪 What are Triglycerides?

Triglycerides are a type of fat (lipid) found in your blood. They store unused calories and provide energy. High levels of triglycerides can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

❓ Why is the Test Done?

To:

Assess risk for heart disease and stroke
Diagnose hypertriglyceridemia
Monitor effectiveness of dietary or medication therapy
Evaluate metabolic conditions such as diabetes and metabolic syndrome

📊 Normal Range

Triglyceride Level	Interpretation
< 150 mg/dL	Normal
150 – 199 mg/dL	Borderline high
200 – 499 mg/dL	High
≥ 500 mg/dL	Very high (risk of pancreatitis)

📈 Interpretation of Results

Result	Clinical Significance
Normal (<150 mg/dL)	Lower risk of cardiovascular disease
Borderline (150-199)	Moderate risk; lifestyle changes recommended
High (200-499)	Increased risk; requires medical evaluation
Very high (≥500)	High risk of pancreatitis; urgent management needed

🧠 Associated Conditions

Condition	Details
Metabolic syndrome	Often associated with elevated triglycerides
Diabetes mellitus	Poorly controlled diabetes increases triglycerides
Hypothyroidism	Can cause elevated triglyceride levels
Genetic hyperlipidemia	Familial hypertriglyceridemia
Obesity	Contributes to high triglyceride levels

🔄 Related / Follow-Up Tests

Complete lipid profile (Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL)
Blood glucose and HbA1c
Liver function tests
Thyroid function tests

✅ Fasting Required?

Test	Fasting Required
Triglycerides	✅ Yes (typically 8-12 hours fasting)

📝 Summary Table

Parameter	Details
What	Measures triglyceride levels in blood
Why	Assess cardiovascular risk and metabolic conditions
Normal Range	< 150 mg/dL
Elevated Levels	Borderline, high, very high triglycerides
Associated Conditions	Metabolic syndrome, diabetes, hypothyroidism, obesity
Follow-up Tests	Lipid profile, glucose, thyroid, liver tests
Fasting Required	✅ Yes (8-12 hours fasting)

Triglycerides

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