Clinical Significance Triglycerides Assay

• Triglycerides are simple lipids, formed in the liver by glycerol & fatty acids • They are transported by VLDL, LDL & constitute about 95% of fat, stored as source of energy in the tissue & plasma. • Increased levels are found in hyperlipidemias , diabetes , nephrotic syndrome & hypothyroidism • Increased levels are risk factor for arteriosclerotic coronary disease , peripheral vascular disease, acute pancreatitis & hyperlipoproteinemia • Decreased levels are found in malnutrition & hyperthyroidism.