Triglycerides

Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs   What is the Lab Name for Triglycerides (TG) Lab Values? Triglycerides   What is the Lab Abbreviation for Triglycerides? TG   What is Triglycerides in terms of Nursing Labs? Triglycerides (TG) are required to provide energy during the metabolic process, excess triglycerides are stored in adipose tissue.   What is the Normal Range for Triglycerides? <150 mg/dL   What are the Indications for Triglycerides? Evaluate for: Elevated triglycerides Risk for atherosclerotic heart disease and stroke   What would cause Increased Levels of Triglycerides? Myocardial Infarction (MI) Alcoholism Alcoholic cirrhosis High carbohydrate diet Anorexia nervosa Cirrhosis Hypertension (HTN) Nephrotic Syndrome Obesity Renal failure Pancreatitis Stress   What would cause Decreased Levels of Triglycerides? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Liver disease Hyperthyroidism Malnutrition Malabsorption