LDL Particle Size
Heart & circulation markersWhat the test generally measures, and what to ask about it.
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What is LDL Particle Size?
A measure of how big or small your typical LDL particles are, sometimes reported as pattern A (larger) or pattern B (smaller).
This test looks at the size of your LDL particles, often summarized as a pattern: pattern A means your LDL tends to be larger and more buoyant, while pattern B means it tends to be smaller and denser. Larger average particle size has been associated with lower cardiovascular risk and smaller size with higher risk in research reviews, though the relationship is not perfectly consistent between studies. It is an advanced, optional marker best understood alongside particle number and the rest of your lipid results rather than on its own.
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