Triglycerides

Triglycerides

The Fortress Diagnostics Triglycerides test is intended for the enzymatic in vitro test for the quantitative determination of triglycerides in human serum and plasma.

Triglycerides are esters of the trihydric alcohol glycerol with 3 Iong-chain fatty acids. They are partly synthesized in the liver and partly ingested in food. The determination of triglycerides is utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of patients having diabetes mellitus, nephrosis, liver obstruction, lipid metabolism disorders and numerous other endocrine diseases.