Triglyceride level

Alternative names:

TG; triacylglycerol

Normal values:

10 to 190 mg/dl

Note: mg/dl = milligrams per deciliter

What abnormal results mean:

Greater-than-normal levels may indicate:

• cirrhosis
• familial hyperlipoproteinemia (rare)
• hypothyroidism
• low protein in diet and high carbohydrates
• poorly controlled diabetes
• nephrotic syndrome
• pancreatitis

Lower-than-normal levels may indicate:

• malabsorption syndrome (inadequate absorption of nutrients in the intestinal tract)
• malnutrition
• hyperthyroidism
• low fat diet

Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:

• chylomicronemia syndrome
• familial combined hyperlipidemia
• familial dysbetalipoproteinemia
• familial hypertriglyceridemia
• familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency
• hyperlipidemia; acquired
• noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)
• stroke secondary to atherosclerosis
• stroke secondary to carotid stenosis