TG
Triglycerides
High
165.8mg·dL⁻¹Ref 50–149 mg·dL⁻¹
Z +2.68↑ Bad

The card shows an example result of 165.8 mg·dL⁻¹, which is 2.68 SD above the mean.

What it measures

Triglycerides carry energy from food and the liver to tissues. Levels rise after meals and with excess sugar, alcohol, and insulin resistance.

Reference range

FieldValue
AbbreviationTG
GroupLipids
Unitmg·dL⁻¹
Healthy range50–149
Mean99.5
SD24.75
Direction↑ Bad — a raised value is the concern.

The mean is (low + high) / 2 and the SD is (high − low) / 4, so the healthy range covers Z from −2 to +2.

Reading the result

  • High — Linked to insulin resistance, fatty liver, and heart risk. Very high levels, above 500 mg·dL⁻¹, can cause pancreatitis.
  • Low — Not a concern.

Notes

  • Best measured fasting, as a meal raises it for hours.
  • This page is general information, not medical advice. Discuss results with a clinician.