Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
The Total Cholesterol/HDL ratio compares your total cholesterol level to your HDL ('good') cholesterol. It is used as a quick indicator of cardiovascular risk.
Category: lipids
Also known as: cholesterol/hdl ratio, total cholesterol/hdl ratio, chol/hdl ratio, tc/hdl ratio, cholesterol hdl ratio, odnos ukupni holesterol/hdl
Reference range: 0–5 ratio (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: ratio
High values may indicate
A high Total Cholesterol/HDL ratio may indicate increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and atherosclerosis due to a higher proportion of harmful cholesterol.
Low values may indicate
A low Total Cholesterol/HDL ratio is generally favorable and suggests a healthy balance of cholesterol with adequate levels of protective HDL.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a normal Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio level?
- A typical reference range for Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio is 0–5 ratio (source: ABIM). Reference ranges vary by laboratory, age, and sex, so always compare against the range on your own lab report.
- What units is Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio measured in?
- Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio is most commonly reported in ratio. Labs in different countries may use other units — you can convert between them with BloodId's blood test unit converter.
- Where do Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio reference ranges come from?
- BloodId uses ABIM standard reference ranges and educational information from MedlinePlus (see our methodology). Reference ranges still vary by lab, age, and sex, so always compare against your own report.
- Can I track Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio over time?
- Yes. Upload results from any lab and BloodId charts your Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio 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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