Non-HDL Cholesterol
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 Cholesterol values sit together on one chart and you walk into your next appointment prepared.
What is Non-HDL Cholesterol?
Your total cholesterol minus your good HDL cholesterol, so it captures all the cholesterol carried by particles that can clog arteries.
Non-HDL cholesterol rolls together every kind of artery-clogging cholesterol particle into a single number, giving a fuller view of risk than LDL alone. A higher non-HDL number can be associated with more of these particles in the blood and a greater long-term risk of heart and blood-vessel problems. An optimal level for most people is often described as under 130 mg/dL.
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