Hypertriglyceridemia laboratory tests


 * Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [mailto:psingh@perfuse.org]

Overview
People with a family history of this condition should have blood tests to check very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) and triglyceride levels. Blood tests usually show a mild to moderate increase in triglycerides (about 200 to 500 mg/dL). A coronary risk profile may also be done. An overnight fasting lipid profile test is generally used for diagnosing elevated triglycerides levels.