Non-HDL Cholesterol
Non-HDL cholesterol is your total cholesterol minus your HDL ('good') cholesterol. It captures all the cholesterol carried by particles that can contribute to plaque, so it's often a better overall r…
Category: Lipid Panel
Also known as: non hdl cholesterol, non-hdl cholesterol, non-hdl-c, non hdl, cholesterol, non-hdl, non hdl chol, colesterol não-hdl
Reference range: ≤ 130 mg/dL (Source: NCEP ATP III)
Standard unit: mg/dL
High values may indicate
High non-HDL cholesterol reflects a greater burden of atherogenic particles and is associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Low values may indicate
Lower non-HDL cholesterol is generally favorable for cardiovascular risk.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a normal Non-HDL Cholesterol level?
- A typical reference range for Non-HDL Cholesterol is ≤ 130 mg/dL (source: NCEP ATP III). Reference ranges vary by laboratory, age, and sex, so always compare against the range on your own lab report.
- What units is Non-HDL Cholesterol measured in?
- Non-HDL Cholesterol is most commonly reported in mg/dL. Labs in different countries may use other units — you can convert between them with BloodId's blood test unit converter.
- Where do Non-HDL Cholesterol reference ranges come from?
- The reference range shown for Non-HDL Cholesterol is based on the NCEP ATP III clinical guideline rather than the general ABIM standard, because it is a decision threshold (higher or lower is better) rather than a two-sided normal range. Educational information is from MedlinePlus (see our methodology). Reference ranges still vary by lab, age, and sex, so always compare against your own report.
- Can I track Non-HDL Cholesterol over time?
- Yes. Upload results from any lab and BloodId charts your Non-HDL Cholesterol over time against its reference range, so you can see whether the trend is rising, falling, or stable.
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Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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