94865-3
LaboratoryTriglyceride [Mass/volume] corrected for glycerol in Serum
Definition
Used to differentiate true hypertriglyceridemia from pseudohypertriglyceridemia. Triglyceride is normally measured by hydrolyzing triglycerides and measuring the amount of glycerol, but in certain conditions such as glycerol kinase deficiency, free glycerol is significantly elevated, which causes triglyceride to appear falsely elevated. In this assay, free glycerol is removed prior to hydrolysis, so that the glycerol measurement after hydrolysis is a true representation of the triglyceride measurement.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Triglyceride^^corrected for glycerol
Property
MCnc
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Trigl Glycer cor Ser-mCnc
Display Name
Triglyceride corrected for glycerol (S) [Mass/Vol]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 94865-3?
LOINC code 94865-3 identifies "Triglyceride [Mass/volume] corrected for glycerol in Serum". Used to differentiate true hypertriglyceridemia from pseudohypertriglyceridemia. Triglyceride is normally measured by hydrolyzing triglycerides and measuring the amount of glycerol, but in certain conditions such as glycerol kinase deficiency, free glycerol is significantly elevated, which causes triglyceride to appear falsely elevated. In this assay, free glycerol is removed prior to hydrolysis, so that the glycerol measurement after hydrolysis is a true representation of the triglyceride measurement.
What does 94865-3 measure?
This code measures Triglyceride^^corrected for glycerol in Ser. It belongs to the CHEM class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.