--- title: Triglycerides Test type: biomarker url: "https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/triglycerides" also_known_as: - triglycerides - trigs - tg category: Heart Health units: - mg/dL order_price_usd: 24.99 order_item: Lipid Panel order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/lipid-panel" reviewed_at: 2026-09-06 --- # Triglycerides > Triglycerides is measured with a standard blood draw after an 8–12 hour fast. A typical reference range is 0.000 – 150 mg/dL. At TestWell it's $24.99 all-in as Lipid Panel, results in 1–3 business days, drawn at Quest or Labcorp. An out-of-range result is a prompt to look closer, not a diagnosis. Also known as: triglycerides, trigs, tg. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Units | mg/dL | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | 8–12 hours | | Results | 1–3 business days | | Price | $24.99 | | Labs | Quest or Labcorp · BioReference in NY/NJ | ## What does Triglycerides measure? Fats stored from extra calories. Best measured fasting; influenced heavily by diet and alcohol. ## What is the normal range for Triglycerides? | Population | Reference range | | --- | --- | | age 18+, fasting | 0.000 – 150 mg/dL | Reference intervals differ slightly between labs; the range printed on your report is the one to interpret against. Ranges are usually set so 95% of healthy people fall inside them. ## What does a high Triglycerides mean? Triglycerides above 150 mg/dL are borderline high, 200–499 high, and 500 or above very high — a level that risks pancreatitis. Non-fasting samples, alcohol, refined carbohydrate and sugar, excess weight, uncontrolled diabetes, hypothyroidism, kidney disease and medications (estrogens, steroids, some HIV drugs, beta-blockers) raise them. Very high levels also make calculated LDL unreliable. ### Common causes of high Triglycerides 1. Non-fasting sample or alcohol within 24–48 hours 2. Excess weight, high-sugar or refined-carbohydrate diet 3. Insulin resistance, poorly controlled diabetes 4. Hypothyroidism, kidney disease, pregnancy 5. Medications: oral estrogens, glucocorticoids, thiazides, beta-blockers, retinoids, some antipsychotics and HIV medications 6. Genetic disorders of triglyceride metabolism (usually >500 mg/dL) ### Symptoms that go with high Triglycerides - None at moderate levels - Abdominal pain (pancreatitis) or fatty skin deposits at very high levels ### What clinicians usually check next - Repeat fasting, no alcohol for 72 hours - A1c, fasting glucose, TSH - ApoB or non-HDL cholesterol (better risk markers when triglycerides are high) Follow-up tests at TestWell: [TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/tsh) ($26.99), [TSH + Free T4](https://www.test-well.com/tests/tsh-with-free-t4) ($27.99), [Glucose](https://www.test-well.com/tests/glucose-basic) ($14.99). ### Seek care promptly if - Triglycerides above 1,000 mg/dL, or above 500 with abdominal pain — prompt care (pancreatitis risk) **How quickly can triglycerides change?** Fast — days to weeks with alcohol reduction, less sugar and refined carbohydrate, and weight loss. That's why a repeat fasting test after a few weeks of changes is informative. ## How do you get tested for Triglycerides? | Order | Type | Price | Includes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Lipid Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/lipid-panel) | Single test | $24.99 | This marker | | [General Wellness Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/general-wellness-panel) | Panel | $49.99 | 4 tests | | [Pre-Diabetes Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/pre-diabetes-panel) | Panel | $89.99 | 5 tests | | [Fatty Liver Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/fatty-liver-panel) | Panel | $92.99 | 6 tests | | [Heart Health Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/heart-health-panel) | Panel | $99.99 | 5 tests | ## Quest vs Labcorp vs BioReference | Lab | Available | Price | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | Yes | $24.99 | Choose Quest at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ. | | Labcorp | Yes | $24.99 | Choose Labcorp at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ. | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | Yes | $27.99 | New York and New Jersey orders route here automatically — state rules keep Quest and Labcorp from accepting self-ordered draws. | ## Common questions about Triglycerides ### Do I need a doctor's order to test my triglycerides? No. TestWell's licensed physician network reviews and approves your order — usually within minutes. You can place an order online without an in-person visit or a referral from your own doctor. ### How long does it take to get Triglycerides results? Most Triglycerides results are available in 1–3 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment your results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### How much does a Triglycerides test cost? Our Lipid Panel starts at $24.99. That's the all-in price — no copays, no insurance hoops, no surprise bills. HSA and FSA cards are accepted. ### Do I need to fast before my Triglycerides test? Yes — for the most accurate result, fast for 8–12 hours before your blood draw. Water is fine; coffee, food, and supplements are not. Your prep instructions will be included with your order. ### Which lab will process my Triglycerides test? Your test will be processed by Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, or BioReference depending on which is closest to you and which lab carries the test. All three are CLIA-certified and trusted by hospitals nationwide. You'll choose your lab during checkout from 4,000+ locations. ## Sources - [American Heart Association](https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cholesterol) - [MedlinePlus (NIH) — Triglycerides Test](https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/triglycerides-test/) ## Related biomarkers - [Total Cholesterol](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/total-cholesterol) - [HDL Cholesterol](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/hdl-cholesterol) - [LDL Cholesterol](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/ldl-cholesterol) - [Non-HDL Cholesterol](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/non-hdl-cholesterol) - [VLDL Cholesterol](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/vldl-cholesterol) - [LDL/HDL Ratio](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/ldl-hdl-ratio) - [Reference range lookup tool](https://www.test-well.com/tools/reference-range-lookup) - [Lab unit converter](https://www.test-well.com/tools/lab-unit-converter) - [All biomarkers](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-06. 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