Lipid profile
Triglycerides
What it means
Another kind of blood fat. Often goes up with sugary diets, alcohol, or being overweight.
Typical normal range
Normal: <150 mg/dL · Borderline: 150–199 · High: ≥200
Reference ranges vary by lab, age, sex, and pregnancy. Always check the range on your own report.
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Sources & Standards
The plain-language explanations above draw on published standards from the following bodies. Reference ranges and thresholds vary slightly by lab and demographic — always check the range on your own report and follow your doctor's interpretation.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
Global public-health authority
Global reference ranges and disease classifications.
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
India's apex biomedical research body
India-specific clinical guidelines and reference values.
- National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)
India's lab-accreditation authority
Reference-range framework used by accredited Indian labs.
- NIH / MedlinePlus
US National Institutes of Health patient-education arm
Plain-language descriptions of tests, conditions, and medicines.
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