Atherogenic Coefficient
Heart & circulation markersWhat the test generally measures, and what to ask about it.
Longetic keeps every lab and record you’ve had organized and easy to find, so your own Atherogenic Coefficient values sit together on one chart and you walk into your next appointment prepared.
What is Atherogenic Coefficient?
A calculated number comparing all of your non-protective cholesterol to your good (HDL) cholesterol.
This is a calculated value from a standard lipid panel, not a new measurement: it takes your total cholesterol, subtracts HDL, and divides the remainder (non-HDL cholesterol) by HDL - that is, (Total Cholesterol minus HDL) divided by HDL. A higher coefficient means more potentially artery-clogging cholesterol relative to the protective kind and can be associated with higher cardiovascular risk, a lower value can be associated with a healthier balance.
This glossary entry is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Read our Terms of Use.
References
About our sources
Official sources
Government health agencies, national institutes, and intergovernmental bodies whose guidelines carry regulatory or policy weight.
Clinical / professional
Medical societies, specialty colleges, and professional associations whose consensus statements reflect clinical practice standards.
Peer-reviewed research
Original research articles and systematic reviews published in indexed journals and verified through PubMed or DOI.