TRIGLYCERIDES 0000896

In conjunction with high density lipoprotein and total serum cholesterol, a triglyceride determination provides valuable information for the assessment of coronary heart disease risk especially in patients with other chronic diseases which can affect cardiac health, such as diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, and history of heart attack or stroke. Serum triglyceride analysis has proven useful in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with nephrosis, liver obstruction and other diseases involving fat metabolism, and various disorders that affect hormone production and management.