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Non-HDL Cholesterolmg/dL
Non-HDL cholesterol is total cholesterol minus HDL, capturing all the particle types commonly discussed as atherogenic.
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What Non-HDL Cholesterol measures
Non-HDL cholesterol is total cholesterol minus HDL, capturing all the particle types commonly discussed as atherogenic.
If your Non-HDL Cholesterol is low
Low non-HDL cholesterol is generally not a concern.
If your Non-HDL Cholesterol is high
Non-HDL cholesterol above the range captures all the cholesterol carried by particles commonly discussed as atherogenic, and is read alongside LDL.
Commonly associated with
- Dietary patterns
- Family history
- Insulin resistance
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 0 – 129 mg/dL |
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 non-HDL cholesterol is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
NON HDL CHOLESTEROL, Cholesterol, Non-HDL, Non-HDL-C
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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.