Non-HDL cholesterol is calculated as total cholesterol minus HDL cholesterol. It includes all atherogenic lipoproteins (LDL, VLDL, IDL, Lp(a)).
Category: Lipid Panel
Also known as: nie-hdl
Reference range: 0–130 mg/dL (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: mg/dL
High values may indicate
Elevated non-HDL cholesterol is associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Target levels depend on individual cardiovascular risk category.
Low values may indicate
Normal or low non-HDL cholesterol. Generally considered favorable for cardiovascular health.
Source: BloodId admin-reviewed
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