LDL cholesterol — lab reference
In the reference guideRisk-based goals may be <100, <70, or <55 depending on primary/secondary prevention risk.
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What’s searchable?LDL particle number (LDL-P) — lab reference
In the reference guideAdvanced lipoprotein testing. Ask your clinician to use the performing laboratory classification.
Total cholesterol — lab reference
Some search terms matchedScreening measure, not a stand-alone treatment target.
HDL cholesterol — lab reference
Some search terms matchedHigher HDL is not always protective; interpret within the entire risk profile.
Non-HDL cholesterol — lab reference
Some search terms matchedRisk-based goals may be lower; useful when triglycerides are elevated.
VLDL cholesterol — lab reference
Some search terms matchedOften calculated. Less reliable when triglycerides are markedly elevated.
Oxidized LDL — lab reference
Some search terms matchedAsk your clinician to use exact laboratory interval. Clinical utility and treatment targets are not universally standardized.
Triglycerides — lab reference
Some search terms matched150-199 borderline high; 200-499 high; ≥500 severe and pancreatitis-relevant.
Apolipoprotein B — lab reference
Some search terms matched90-99 above desirable; 100-119 borderline high; 120-139 high; ≥140 very high. Risk goals may be lower.
Apolipoprotein A-I — lab reference
Some search terms matchedThe test method matters. Ask your clinician to read this result with HDL and ApoB.
ApoB/ApoA-I ratio — lab reference
Some search terms matchedApproximate risk strata are sex-specific and assay-dependent.
Lipoprotein(a) — lab reference
Some search terms matched≥75 increased; ≥125 commonly treated as a risk-enhancing level. Units are not directly interchangeable with mg/dL.
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