A blood test can provide an accurate reading of triglyceride levels and many other important factors. Doctors recommend that patients fast for nine to 12 hours before the test to ensure they get the most accurate results. Doctors measure triglycerides in milligrams per deciliter of blood. A normal triglyceride level is less than 150 mg per deciliter of blood, borderline is up to 199 mg per deciliter, and high triglyceride levels are above 200 mg per deciliter.

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