LDL particle number (LDL-P) measures the actual count of LDL particles in the blood, which may be a better predictor of cardiovascular risk than LDL cholesterol concentration alone.
Category: lipids
Also known as: ldl particle number, ldl-p, ldlp, ldl particles, ldl particle count
Reference range: 0–1000 nmol/L (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: nmol/L
High values may indicate
High LDL particle number may indicate increased risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease, even when LDL cholesterol levels appear normal.
Low values may indicate
Low LDL particle number is generally favorable and associated with reduced cardiovascular risk.