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Cholesterol/HDL Ratioratio
Total cholesterol divided by HDL. One of several ways lipid results are summarised.
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What Cholesterol/HDL Ratio measures
Total cholesterol divided by HDL. One of several ways lipid results are summarised.
If your Cholesterol/HDL Ratio is low
A lower ratio reflects relatively more HDL and is generally not a concern.
If your Cholesterol/HDL Ratio is high
A higher ratio means relatively less HDL compared with total cholesterol.
Commonly associated with
- Low HDL
- High total cholesterol
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 0 – 5 ratio |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your cholesterol to HDL ratio is within the typical range.
Also listed as
Chol/HDL Ratio, CHOL/HDLC RATIO, Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio, TC/HDL Ratio
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This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.