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Triglycerides Test

Triglycerides Test

Heart diseases are becoming common and there is consistent rise in number of patients getting admitted in hospitals for heart care procedures. Triglycerides are type of fat that is found in the blood. When a person eats food the body converts the unused calories into triglycerides. Individuals who suffer from high triglycerides are more prone to heart attacks and ailments. These types of people should under lipid profile blood examination in the nearby labs to rule out high or low triglycerides. If the triglycerides falls in healthy range then the patients can lead a normal life else should start taking prescribed medicines.

Patients or others should fast at least for nine to ten hours before the test and should drink only water during fasting time. Individuals should not smoke, or drink alcohol during fasting and should stay dehydrated. They should also stop consuming medicines like ascorbic acid, asparaginase, beta-blockers and other medicines that were prescribed by the doctors. Service providers will draw only small amount of blood from the hand and send the sample for further examination.

Doctors through this test will find the triglycerides level or lipid level of the patients. The normal range of fasting triglycerides will be 150 milligrams per deciliter. High levels will be 200 to 499 mg and very high levels will be 500 mg/dl. Higher levels are clear indications for underlying problems. Higher levels means the patient is suffering from diseases
Kidney
Heart
Pancreatic
Fatty liver.
These are only some of the diseases in the exhaustive list. People who suffer from high triglyceride should start taking medicines immediately. They should also do varieties of exercises, yoga and other meditations. Relaxation and breathing techniques are also good for overall health. Individuals who suffer from high triglycerides should take only prescription drugs and stay away from steroids and non-prescription drugs.

People come to the conclusion that Triglyceride and cholesterol are one and the same. But there is a solid difference between these two. Physicians or service providers will use clean the hand with cotton swab and draw an ounce of blood from the patient's’ body with the help of disposable injection and send the sample for further examination. The patients may suffer from minor pain in the injected area, bruise and injury. Pain may last for few minutes and will subside quickly. It is worth to note that entire procedure will take only few to several minutes.

LimitationsIf triglyceride is >400 mg/dL, LDL cannot be calculated accurately by the Friedewald formula.4 Some women on estrogens and high estrogen oral contraceptives have an increase of triglyceride. Increases occur with pregnancy, similar to those with oral contraceptives. The most common cause of triglyceride increase is inadequate patient fasting. Hypertriglyceridemia is associated with use of thiazide diuretics and β-adrenergic blocking agents.
Specimen
Serum (preferred) or plasma
Volume
1 mL
Container
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, green-top (heparin) tube, or lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Do not use glycerinated Vacutainer® tubes..
Type Gender Age-Group Value
Triglycerides
Unisex
All age groups
> 110mg/dl
Average price range of the test is between Rs.100 to Rs.290 depending on the factors of city, quality and availablity.

Table of Content

What is Triglycerides Test?
Preparation for Triglycerides Test
Uses of Triglycerides Test
Procedure for Triglycerides Test
Limitations of Triglycerides Test
Specimen Requirements
Normal values for Triglycerides Test
Price for Triglycerides Test
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What are the possible causes of serious and continuous hiccup? Give me some possible remedies dear doctors.
If irritation start in stomach causes of infection in digestion hyperacidity hepatitis A gall bladder stone and more. Treatment depending on cause .you can take cap tzoy one cap one time a day, syp acivay 2 tsf 2 tims a day after meal.
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My wife is 42 year old. She is suffering thyroid knot at right side. What type of medicine she should take. My nearest doctor suggest aloevera juice take and rub jelly on neck.

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Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query. First thing to be done is to do a Thyroid Function test, check the hormone levels and come back with the results. The swelling could be due to hypothyroidism or due to hyper activity. Plus there is a need to get ultra sonography of the gland should be done. Please do not rub any juice on the gland. It may do more harm than any good. The thyroid swellings occur because of some internal functional problems. Which can be detected only by proper testing. Hence you may have to go to an endocrinologist near by for getting these things done. Thanks.
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Is it good to take Patanjali Mukta Vati for high BP. Is it recommended for long term.
Ayurveda provides a holistic way of treatment. One should address other symptoms along with hypertension. Doctor should suggest diet lifestyle modifications if needed to a patient. This will eliminate cause for the disease. Further, Ayurveda advocates a personalized treatment. Though Mukta Vati is a formulation designed for the most common condition, it will not equally effective for all the patients. It may be more useful in certain disease conditions and in certain patients. Patient should leave choice of drug and overall treatment on Ayurveda expert. Otherwise if did not get result from Mukta vati you will start blaming Ayurveda. Accept Ayurveda to its fullest, not partially; if you expect sustainable results.

Hi I am having diabetes since 2010 whenever I check my Sugar at home it is around 180 but when get it checked from lab it was about 289 and even I am loosing my weight.

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Endocrinologist, Dharwad
Hi I am having diabetes since 2010 whenever I check my Sugar at home it is around 180 but when get it checked from la...
Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query. Blood glucose checked with gluco meter or with venous blood at labs, can be having such a huge difference. You have not mentioned whether it is fasting, after food or random. If you are loosing weight means blood glucose is not well controlled. Hence my suggestion is please come back with following details: FBG, PPBG & HbA1c%, drugs being taken with dosage, dietary pattern and extent of exercise being done daily. Based on those details I will be able to guide specifically. Once if the blood glucose is well controlled then weight loss is stopped and one can even regain the same. Thanks.
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To loose wt. What are the diet style I have to follow? I can take both veg.&non-veg. Pl.explain for tiff. Lunch&Dinner. No sugar, no pressure and I am not taking any medicine.

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Ayurveda,
To loose wt. What are the diet style I have to follow? I can take both veg.&non-veg. Pl.explain for tiff. Lunch&Dinne...
It is great that you are not taking any medicine for losing your weight. Considering your height and Indian ethnicity weight 70 +/_ 3 may be suitable for you. Do not try to lose your weight in a hurry. For a sustainable result, you need to follow following diet and lifestyle. These diet and lifestyle go hand in hand, hence are equally important. Wake up early between 5: 00 to 6: 00 o'clock. Brush your teeth. I suggest Patanjali Danta Manjana (not paste) You may opt for any herbal Dant Manjan. This may stimulate your defecation and relieve constipation if any. Make it a habit that you go for toilet after you brush. You must not defalcate forcefully, but with time, you will develop this habit. If you have constipation, a cup of lukewarm water may help. Avoid tea, coffee, tobacco, cigarette etc. If any. After that, you should exercise at least for half an hour. Don't exercise if you have not passed your stool. Exercise may include Yoga Aasanas, Pranayama, push-ups, sit-ups etc. Lying down Bicycle Exercise can help reduce fat from buttocks and abdomen where it usually accumulates. Relax for about half to one hour. If you feel hungry, take a light breakfast. Breakfast must not be heavy. (Modern dieticians expect it to ne heavy). If not hungry do not eat. Take your lunch between 11: 00 AM to 1: 00 PM. Avoid overeating. It should be a balanced diet. Your body can digest this time very well. Make it a habit. Avoid excessive water intake. (Dieticians expect you take plenty of water.) Especially, just before, during and just after your meals. Lukewarm water is great for you. Avoid cold water. Excessive water consumption hampers your digestion and is an important cause for obesity. You can always take a sip of water if you feel thirsty. Do not eat anything else. You may take limejuice in the evening. Avoid junk food, Chinese food, carbonated beverages, cold drinks, ice creams, bakery products, oily spicy food. Take your dinner between 7: 00 to 8: 00 PM. The dinner should not be heavy. You need to follow 'early to bed early to rise' rule. Sleep at least for 7 to 8 hours. If you have stress say from your job or due to some another reason, spare some time for meditation. You also can do some activities like hearing music, playing games like table tennis, watching comedy serials and many more. Stress as an important factor contributing to obesity. Diet: Avoid sweet items, processed milk products, non-vegetarian food, potato products, soybean and its products, palm oil, hydrogenated oils. If you cannot follow above schedule due to your job prioritizes and/or if you work in night shifts, you need a special advice. I will be happy to guide.
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