A serum triglyceride level of 175 mg/dL is considered
a. normal.
b. borderline high.
c. high.
d. very high.
B
A serum triglyceride level of 175 mg/dL is considered borderline high. Serum triglyceride level <150 mg/dL is considered normal, 150 to 199 mg/dL is considered borderline high, 200 to 499 mg/dL is considered high, and >500 mg/dL is considered very high.
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