Normal Reference Ranges
Adult
< 150 mg/dL
Pediatric
< 90 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
Storage form of fat. Levels > 500 mg/dL significantly increase the risk of acute pancreatitis.
Causes of High
- Obesity
- Poorly controlled diabetes
- Alcohol abuse
- High-carbohydrate diet
- Familial hypertriglyceridemia
Causes of Low
- Malnutrition
- Hyperthyroidism