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Triglyceride level

Alternative Names: TG; Triacylglycerol Normal Values: Normal: Less than 150 mg/dL Borderline High: 150-199 mg/dL High: 200-499 mg/dL Very High: 500 mg/dL or above What abnormal results mean: High triglyceride levels may be associated with a higher risk for heart disease and stroke. This is especially true because people with high triglycerides often have other conditions, such as diabetes and obesity, that increase the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease. Text Continues Below High triglyceride levels may indicate: Cirrhosis Familial hyperlipoproteinemia (rare) Hypothyroidism Low protein in diet and high carbohydrates Poorly controlled diabetes Nephrotic syndrome Pancreatitis Low 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 (NIDD) Stroke secondary to atherosclerosis Stroke secondary to carotid stenosis

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