What is the reference range for Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (calculated)?

The standard reference range for Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (calculated) is <3.0 mmol/L (115 mg/dL), risk-stratified targets lower. Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform — interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Which tests measure Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (calculated)?

Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (calculated) is measured in 1 test on BiomarkersLabs.com, including Advanced Metabolic Panel Plus.

Biomarker Reference · LDL-C

What does the Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (calculated) test measure?

Q: What is Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (calculated)?

LDL-C represents the cholesterol carried within LDL particles and is typically calculated from total cholesterol, HDL-C, and triglycerides using the Friedewald or Martin-Hopkins equations. LDL delivers cholesterol to peripheral tissues and is the principal atherogenic lipoprotein.

Q: Why is Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (calculated) measured?

LDL-C is the primary target of lipid-lowering therapy in cardiovascular disease prevention. Guidelines stratify LDL-C targets by absolute cardiovascular risk — from <1.8 mmol/L in very-high-risk individuals to less aggressive targets in low-risk primary prevention.

Q: Which tests measure Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (calculated)?

Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (calculated) is measured in 1 test on BiomarkersLabs.com, including Advanced Metabolic Panel Plus.

Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (calculated) (LDL-C) is a clinical biomarker used in metabolic-diabetes assessment. LDL-C represents the cholesterol carried within LDL particles and is typically calculated from total cholesterol, HDL-C, and triglycerides using the Friedewald or Martin-Hopkins equations. It is measured in 1 laboratory test on BiomarkersLabs.com.

Reference Range: <3.0 mmol/L (115 mg/dL), risk-stratified targets lower
Units: mmol/L, mg/dL
Measured In: 1 test
Category: Metabolic

Functional medicine optimalCardiovascular guidelines vary by region, but most recommend <1.8 mmol/L (70 mg/dL) for secondary prevention and <2.6 mmol/L (100 mg/dL) for moderate-risk primary prevention.

What is Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (calculated)?

LDL-C represents the cholesterol carried within LDL particles and is typically calculated from total cholesterol, HDL-C, and triglycerides using the Friedewald or Martin-Hopkins equations. LDL delivers cholesterol to peripheral tissues and is the principal atherogenic lipoprotein.

Why is Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (calculated) measured?

LDL-C is the primary target of lipid-lowering therapy in cardiovascular disease prevention. Guidelines stratify LDL-C targets by absolute cardiovascular risk — from <1.8 mmol/L in very-high-risk individuals to less aggressive targets in low-risk primary prevention.

Reference ranges

Standard reference: <3.0 mmol/L (115 mg/dL), risk-stratified targets lower
Functional medicine optimal: Cardiovascular guidelines vary by region, but most recommend <1.8 mmol/L (70 mg/dL) for secondary prevention and <2.6 mmol/L (100 mg/dL) for moderate-risk primary prevention.
Units: mmol/L, mg/dL

Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform. Interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Tests that measure Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (calculated)

1 test on BiomarkersLabs.com include this biomarker.

BML-MET-019Comprehensive

Advanced Metabolic Panel Plus

Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (calculated) reference range in this test: <3.0 mmol/L (115 mg/dL), risk-stratified targets lower

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Fasting Plasma GlucoseFPG1 test Haemoglobin A1cHbA1c5 tests Fasting InsulinInsulin2 tests Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin ResistanceHOMA-IR2 tests TriglyceridesTG4 tests High-Density Lipoprotein CholesterolHDL-C3 tests Total CholesterolTC3 tests Serum CreatinineCr6 tests

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