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Triglycerides Test
A triglycerides test is a blood test that measures the amount of a fat in your blood called triglycerides. High blood triglyceride levels may increase your risk for heart disease and stroke . A triglycerides test can help you decide if you need to take action to lower your risk.
What it is for
A triglycerides test is used to understand your risk for heart disease, stroke, and other conditions that involve your arteries, such as peripheral arterial disease . The test is also used to help monitor heart conditions and treatments to lower your risk of heart disease. A triglycerides test is usually done as part of a group of tests called a lipid profile . Lipid is another word for fat. A lipid profile measures the level of fats in your blood, including triglycerides and cholesterol . Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine. Medical test information is public domain. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Limitations
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
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