Triglycerides are fats found in your blood. They are a major source of energy. They come from the foods we eat. High triglyceride levels are a risk factor for metabolic syndrome, diabetes, fatty liver disease and pancreatitis. It is more dangerous for women than for men to have high triglycerides.
This test can be ordered as a package or individually with other tests to form your own package.
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Triglyceride test results must be interpreted in the light of other test results, the reference range of the lab where the testing is done, your age, gender, symptoms, and health conditions. Diabetics with uncontrolled blood sugar may have very high triglycerides.
Meals can dramatically change triglycerides, increasing them 5 to 10 times compared with fasting levels just a few hours after eating. Levels vary day to day.
Medications like corticosteroids, protease inhibitors for HIV, beta-blockers, and estrogens can increase blood triglyceride levels.
This test requires a blood draw, which can be done at your local clinic. It will be analysed by an accredited lab, such as Karolinska, Aleris or Unilabs. The first results are usually available within 48h.
What happens next?
The lab sends the results to your personal dashboard, with comments from both a doctor and a nutritionist. If results are abnormal, we recommend seeing a doctor and, if appropriate, booking an appointment with a Nordic Wellth nutrition lifestyle specialist.
You may need to make lifestyle and dietary changes.