Triglycerides are a type of fat (lipid) found in the blood. A triglycerides test is to assess your risk of developing heart disease and to monitor the effectiveness of lipid-lowering therapy.
The reference levels of triglycerides are as follows:
Adults:
- Normal level — Less than 150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L)
- Borderline high level— 150 to 199 mg/dL (1.7-2.2 mmol/L)
- High level— 200 to 499 mg/dL (2.3-5.6 mmol/L)
- Very high level— Greater than 500 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L)
Children, teens and young adults:
From newborn to age 9
- Normal level —Less than 75 mg/dL (0.85 mmol/L)
- Borderline high level—75-99 mg/dL (0.85-1.12 mmol/L)
- High level—Greater than 100 mg/dL (1.13 mmol/L)
For ages 10-19 years
- Normal level —Less than 90 mg/dL (1.02 mmol/L)
- Borderline high level—90-129 mg/dL (1.02-1.46 mmol/L)
- High level—Greater than 130 mg/dL (1.47 mmol/L)
For young adults older than 19
- Normal level —Less than 115 mg/dL (1.30 mmol/L)
- Borderline high level—115-149 mg/dL (1.30-1.68 mmol/L)
- High level—Greater than 150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L)
High levels of triglycerides may indicate:
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary artery disease
- Stroke
- Pancreatitis
- Kidney disease
- Cirrhosis of the liver or other liver diseases
- Diabetes
Keywords: TG; Triglycerides; TRIG
