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COMMON LAB VALUES IN LIPIDS (FATS)

Page last updated: 11/18/07
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READ FIRST: This is a brief summary of lab value interpretation
and is not intended in any way to be comprehensive or replace
any conversation of your results with your doctor.


Lipid Lab Values

LIPID LAB VALUES

Cholesterol
LDL - Low Density Lipoproteins
HDL - High Density Lipoproteins
Triglycerides
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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: 120 - 240 mg/dl Optimal Adult Reading: 180

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

Normal Adult Range: 62 - 130 mg/dl Optimal Adult Reading: 81 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: 35 - 135 mg/dl Optimal Adult Reading: +85 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: 0 - 200 mg/dl Optimal Adult Reading: 100

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CHOLESTEROL/LDL RATIO

Normal Adult Range: 1 - 6 Optimal Adult Reading: 3.5

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