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For a brief introduction and guide to abbreviations, see Laboratory Tests: General Remarks.
Cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C) [S/P]
Reference range, target level, or decision threshold
Depends on cardiovascular riskCPG:
Extremely high: <1.0 mmol/L (40 mg/dL)
Very high: <1.4 mmol/L (55 mg/dL)
High: <1.8 mmol/L (70 mg/dL)
Moderate: <2.6 mmol/L (100 mg/dL)
Low: <3.0 mmol/L (115 mg/dL)
[mmol/L] × 38.5 = [mg/dL]
Interpretation of results
↑ Familial hypercholesterolemia, familial apolipoprotein B100 deficiency, polygenic hypercholesterolemia, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, CKD, liver diseases with cholestasis, drugs (progestogens, glucocorticoids, protease inhibitors used in HIV infection)
↓ Hyperthyroidism, advanced cirrhosis and other severe liver injuries, sepsis, cachexia
