Lab reference

LDL Cholesterol

Lipids

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Reference range

Range0 to 100 mg/dL

About

The cholesterol fraction that drives atherosclerosis and the main target of statin treatment. Usually calculated rather than measured.

When it is low

Usually indicates good control or malnutrition

When it is high

Atherosclerosis risk. Goal <70 in very high risk patients

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