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Revision as of 17:06, 24 October 2012
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Lipoprotein Disorders Microchapters |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Laboratory Findings
The US National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP ATP III) suggests screening asymptomatic individuals with a complete fasting lipid profile every 5 years. Obtain complete lipid profile after 9 to 12-hour fast.
| Levels of total cholesterol (mg/dl) | |
|---|---|
| <200 | Desirable |
| 200-239 | Borderline high |
| ≥240 | High |
| Levels of LDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | |
|---|---|
| <100 | Optimal |
| 100-129 | Near optimal |
| 130-159 | Borderline high |
| 160-189 | High |
| ≥190 | Very high |
| Levels of HDL Cholesterol (mg/dl) | |
|---|---|
| <40 | Low |
| ≥60 | High |
| Levels of serum triglycerides (mg/dl) | |
|---|---|
| <150 | Normal |
| 150-199 | Borderline high |
| 200-499 | High |
| ≥500 | Very high |