Reference Values

See individual test entries for reference values.

LDL, calculated

< 129 mg/dL

Reference Guidelines:

Optimal: <100 mg/dL
Near optimal: 100-129 mg/dL
Borderline High: 130-159 mg/dL
High: >160 mg/dL

Literature Reference:

National cholesterol education program (NCEP) expert panel on detection, evaluation, and treatment of high blood cholesterol in adults (Adult Treatment Panel III). Circulation 2004;110:227.

Cholesterol/HDL Ratio

No established reference intervals.