LIPID LAB VALUES

Cholesterol
LDL - Low Density Lipoproteins
HDL - High Density Lipoproteins
Triglycerides
Cholesterol/LDL Radio

CHOLESTEROL - High density lipoproteins (HDL) is desired as opposed to the low density lipoproteins (LDL), two types of cholesterol. Elevated cholesterol has been seen in artherosclerosis, diabetes, hypothyroidism and pregnancy. Low levels are seen in depression, malnutrition, liver insufficiency, malignancies, anemia and infection.

Normal Adult Range: < 200 mg/dL

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LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) - studies correlate the association between high levels of LDL and arterial artherosclerosis

Normal Adult Range: < 130 mg/dL

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HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) - A high level of HDL is an indication of a healthy metabolic system if there is no sign of liver disease or intoxication.

Normal Adult Range: > 30 mg/dL

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TRIGLYCERIDES - Increased levels may be present in artherosclerosis, hypothyroidism, liver disease, pancreatitis, myocardial infarction, metabolic disorders, toxemia, and nephrotic syndrome. Decreased levels may be present in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, brain infarction, hyperthyroidism, malnutrition, and malabsorption.

Normal Adult Range: 35 - 160 mg/dL

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CHOLESTEROL/LDL RATIO

Normal Adult Range: 1 - 6

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