Triglycerides, Serum normal range — check your value

Below 150 mg/dL. From 150 to 199 is borderline, 200 to 499 is high and 500 or above needs prompt attention.

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Triglycerides, Serum

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What Triglycerides, Serum measures

Fat circulating in the blood, derived largely from carbohydrates, alcohol and dietary fat.

Triglycerides, Serum normal range chart

ResultTriglycerides, Serum (mg/dL)

In rangeBelow 150

Borderline150 – 200

Out of range200 – 500

Well out of range500 and above

These bands are for female, 31–45 years. Enter your age and gender above to see the bands for you. The table below shows the range for every age and gender.

Triglycerides, Serum normal range by age and gender

AgeMaleFemale

0–1 years30 – 140 mg/dL30 – 140 mg/dL

2–6 years0 – 150 mg/dL0 – 150 mg/dL

7–11 years0 – 150 mg/dL0 – 150 mg/dL

12–17 years0 – 150 mg/dL0 – 150 mg/dL

18–30 years0 – 150 mg/dL0 – 150 mg/dL

31–45 years0 – 150 mg/dL0 – 150 mg/dL

46–60 years0 – 150 mg/dL0 – 150 mg/dL

60 years and above0 – 150 mg/dL0 – 150 mg/dL

What a high Triglycerides, Serum means, and common causes

Fat circulating in the blood is raised. 150-199 mg/dL is borderline, 200-499 is high, and above 500 the pancreas is at risk of inflammation.

Common causes: Sugary drinks and refined carbohydrates, alcohol, obesity, uncontrolled diabetes, hypothyroidism, kidney disease, pregnancy, some medicines, and not fasting before the test.

What a low Triglycerides, Serum means, and common causes

Low triglycerides are uncommon and seldom a clinical problem.

Common causes: Hyperthyroidism, malnutrition or very low fat intake, malabsorption, and some rare genetic conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Below 150 mg/dL. From 150 to 199 is borderline, 200 to 499 is high and 500 or above needs prompt attention.

This pattern is very common in South Asians and usually reflects refined carbohydrates, sugary drinks, alcohol or insulin resistance rather than dietary fat.

Faster than most lipids. Cutting alcohol, sugar and refined carbohydrates can drop the number substantially within four to six weeks.

Khoon mein charbi badhi hui hai. Meethe drinks, maida, aur sharab sabse bade kaaran hain, aur inhe kam karne se number jaldi girta hai.

Please note. This page explains what a number means against reference ranges for your age and gender. It does not diagnose anything, cannot see the rest of your report, and is no substitute for a doctor. If your lab’s printed range differs, your lab’s range applies.