[Procedures of examination and diagnosis to differentiate hypertriglyceridemia].

Hypertriglyceridemia is a common disorder encountered in daily medical practice. Since the causes of hypertriglyceridemia are various, we need to totally assess clinical history, physical findings, and laboratory examinations. In this section, we aim to show procedures of examination and diagnosis of hypertriglyceridemia. First, it is necessary to confirm a detection opportunity and conditions of blood sampling. Next, we move on to differentiate secondary hyperlipidemia and assess other arteriosclerosis risks. Finally, we diagnose primary hyperlipidemia by examining apoproteins, lipoproteins, and some metabolic enzymes of lipoproteins. To diagnose hypertriglyceridemia correctly, proficient clinical skills, understandings of pathophysiology, and knowledge of methods for respective examinations are needed.