Non-HDL/ApoB Ratio
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 Non-HDL/ApoB Ratio values sit together on one chart and you walk into your next appointment prepared.
What is Non-HDL/ApoB Ratio?
A calculated ratio estimating how much cholesterol is carried per atherogenic (ApoB-containing) particle.
This is a calculated value: it divides your non-HDL cholesterol (total cholesterol minus HDL) by your apolipoprotein B (roughly the number of atherogenic particles) - Non-HDL-C divided by ApoB. A lower ratio can be associated with a greater proportion of small, dense particles, a higher ratio can be associated with larger, more cholesterol-rich particles. It is an interpretive research estimate, not a diagnostic test.
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.