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A triglycerides test is a blood test that determines the amount of triglycerides in your blood. Triglyceride levels that are too high may increase your chances of having a heart attack or stroke. A triglyceride test can help you determine whether you need to take steps to reduce your risk.
Triglycerides provide energy to your body. If you consume more calories than you require, your body converts the excess calories into triglycerides and stores them in your fat cells for later use. When your body requires energy, your cells release triglycerides into your bloodstream to fuel your muscles.
You may have high triglyceride levels in your blood if you consume more calories than you burn off, particularly calories from carbohydrates, including sugary foods, and fats. A high blood triglyceride level usually does not cause any symptoms, but it can damage your arteries and increase your risk of heart disease over time. Triglyceride levels that are extremely high increase the risk of acute pancreatitis in both adults and children.
A triglyceride test is also known as a TG, TRIG, lipid panel, or fasting lipo-protein panel.
What is its purpose?
A triglyceride test is used to determine your risk of heart disease, stroke, and other artery-related conditions such as peripheral arterial disease. The test is also used to monitor heart conditions and treatments for heart disease prevention.
A triglyceride test is typically performed as part of a battery of tests known as a lipid profile. Fat is another word for lipid. A lipid profile assesses the amount of fat in your blood, such as triglycerides and cholesterol. You may be more likely to have a heart attack or stroke if you have high levels of both LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides.
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