Hyperlipoproteinemia laboratory findings
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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 | |
|---|---|
| <200 | Desirable |
| 200-239 | Borderline high |
| >240 | High |
Levels of LDL cholesterol: <100 Optimal 100-129 Near optimal/above optimal 130-159 Borderline high 160-189 High >190 Very high Level of HDL Cholesterol <40 Low >60 High