Serum triglyceride: method of estimation and levels in normal humans

Previously described glycerol methods for estimation of serum triglyceride were modified. Conditions during saponification and colour development were altered so as to minimize the possibility of glycerol loss. Using this modification, serum triglyceride was determined in 100 healthy men and women,...

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Published in:	Canadian Medical Association journal Vol. 94; no. 17; pp. 886 - 888
Main Authors:	Buckley, G C, Cutler, J M, Little, J A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Canada 23-04-1966
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Aged Aging - blood Female Humans Laboratories - standards Male Middle Aged Original Reference Values Sex Factors Triglycerides - blood
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Summary:	Previously described glycerol methods for estimation of serum triglyceride were modified. Conditions during saponification and colour development were altered so as to minimize the possibility of glycerol loss. Using this modification, serum triglyceride was determined in 100 healthy men and women, aged 15 to 79 years. There was a log normal distribution. In both sexes the level increased up to the sixth decade and then decreased. In each decade men had higher levels than women. The geometric mean (and 95% limits) for men was 129 mg. % (68-248); for women, 105 mg. % (54-206); and for the entire group, 117 mg. % (59-233). Comparison of results from several laboratories using different methods showed wide variation in serum triglyceride levels.
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ISSN:	0008-4409