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    What is Triglycerides (TGL) Test?

    A Triglycerides test measures the amount of triglyceride fat present in your blood, which serves as the body’s main energy reserve. After eating, excess calories—especially from carbohydrates and fats—are converted into triglycerides and stored in fat cells. When your body requires energy, hormones release these triglycerides, which are then used as fuel by muscles and other tissues. Triglycerides are mainly derived from dietary fats and oils, but they are also created when the body converts excess carbohydrates and sugars. This test helps evaluate how efficiently your body processes and stores energy from food. Consuming more calories than your body burns can result in elevated triglyceride levels. High triglycerides typically don't show symptoms but can be harmful to your arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and even pancreatitis. The test is especially helpful in assessing cardiovascular risk or other vascular diseases, such as peripheral arterial disease.

    In cities with fast-paced lifestyles, stress, and diet can all contribute to an increased risk of heart disease. Regular tests like the Triglycerides Test in Hyderabad can help identify these risks and provide guidance for prevention.

    Triglycerides (TGL) Test Parameters

    The TGL test evaluates just one factor: the amount of triglycerides in the blood, which are a type of fat that supplies energy to the body. Elevated triglyceride levels indicate a lipid imbalance, which can occur on its own or alongside other lipid abnormalities such as high total cholesterol or low HDL cholesterol, and it can also be part of metabolic syndrome. High triglycerides are a prevalent issue, impacting about one in four adults. Several factors, including underlying health conditions, medications, genetics, and lifestyle choices, can contribute to elevated triglyceride levels.

    Triglycerides (TGL) Test Preparation

    Here are some important considerations before opting for the Triglycerides test:

    • Prerequisites : Fasting is not required before taking the Triglycerides test.

    • Best Time to Get Tested : This test can be done at any time throughout the day.

    • Who Should Get a Triglycerides Test : A doctor may recommend a lipid profile, including a triglycerides test, as part of a regular checkup. If you are undergoing treatment for elevated cholesterol or triglycerides, this test will help track the effectiveness of your treatment.

    • Cautions Before Taking a Triglycerides Test : There are no special precautions to be followed before taking the TGL test.

    Why Take the Triglycerides (TGL) Test?

    This test is typically part of routine health checkups and is essential for monitoring individuals receiving treatment for high cholesterol. Additionally, you may need this test if you belong to any of the following categories, as you may be at a higher risk for cholesterol and triglyceride-related issues:

    • Follow unhealthy eating habits or exercise less

    • Have diabetes or high blood pressure

    • Have a family history of early heart disease (before age 55 in men, 65 in women)

    • Smoke or are obese

    • Are over the age of 45 for males or 50 for females

    For individuals in these groups, more frequent testing may be necessary.

    Specific guidelines for triglyceride testing are based on age, family history, and health conditions, with the following recommendations:

    Ages 2 to 19 :

    • Begin testing between 9 and 11 years of age, every five years.

    • Start earlier if there is a family history of high cholesterol or heart disease.

    Ages 20 and Older :

    • Every 5 years for males (20-45) and females (20-55).

    • Every 1-2 years for males 45+ and females 55+.

    • Annually for adults over 65.

    FAQs on Triglycerides (TGL) Test in Hyderabad

    The cost of the Triglycerides test in Hyderabad is ₹ 270. This includes home sample collection within 60 of booking and results available in 6 hours.

    Yes, Orange Health provides home sample collection for the Triglycerides test at no extra charge. Samples are collected within 60 minutes of booking, based on availability.

    This test measures the level of triglyceride fats in the blood, helping assess risks of heart disease, stroke, and other vascular conditions while monitoring overall heart health.

    Fasting is not required before a Triglycerides test.

    To book a Triglycerides test, follow these steps:

    • Locate the Test: Search for the Triglycerides test on Orange Health’s platform.

    • Review and Schedule: Choose the test, check any instructions, enter your location, and book a suitable time for sample collection.

    • Sample Collection: A certified eMedic will collect your sample at the scheduled time.

    • Lab Processing: The sample is sent to a certified, ICMR-approved laboratory for testing.

    • Access Results: Receive your reports via email, WhatsApp, or the Orange Health app within 6 hours.

    Triglyceride levels below 150 mg/dL are considered normal. Higher levels may indicate increased health risks.

    Orange Health Labs collects your sample within 60 minutes after booking. Reports are delivered within 6 hours.

    Testing frequency depends on your doctor's recommendation and individual health requirements.

    The test evaluates a single parameter: the level of triglycerides in your blood.

    Orange Health offers the fastest Triglycerides test across Hyderabad, with the convenience of home sample collection, so you don't have to visit a physical laboratory. Localities in Hyderabad include but are not limited to Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Gachibowli, Madhapur, Hitech City, Kondapur, Begumpet, Somajiguda, Ameerpet, Panjagutta, Kukatpally, Miyapur, Manikonda, Secunderabad, Tarnaka, Abids, Koti, Mehdipatnam, Dilsukhnagar, Uppal, LB Nagar, Nallagandla, Nizampet, Attapur, Malkajgiri.

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    References

    1. Triglycerides test [Internet].  Available from:  https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/triglycerides-test/#:~:text=A%20triglycerides%20test%20is%20used,the%20risk%20of%20heart%20disease
    2. Triglycerides [Internet].  Available from:  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/11117-triglycerides