TRIGLYCERIDE; SERUM

What this test checks

Triglycerides are fats from food and made by your liver. High levels raise heart-attack risk and can also cause severe pancreas inflammation.

Why do people get this test?

Part of a complete lipid profile for heart-disease risk assessment.

When you should consider this test

• Heart disease risk screening
• Family history of high cholesterol
• Obesity or diabetes follow-up

How to prepare

Fasting 12 hours is important for accurate results — drink only water.