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The equation is
LDL cholesterol (mg/dL) = Total cholesterol – HDL cholesterol – (triglycerides/5)
LDL level, mg/dL |
Interpretation |
<100& | Optimal |
100-129 | Near optimal/above optimal |
130-159 | Borderline high |
160-189 | High |
≥190 | Very high |
Here is the ideal range to calculate LDL Cholesterol levels category-wise.
LDL Cholesterol Level | Category |
Less than 100mg/dL | Recommended |
100-129mg/dL | Slightly above recommended |
130-159 mg/dL | Borderline high |
160-189 mg/dL | High |
190 mg/dL and above | Very high |
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Your VLDL level should be less than 30 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter). Anything higher than that puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke.
The equation to calculate your LDL.
Transform the Friedewald equation:
LDL = TC - HDL - 0.2 × TG
TC = LDL + HDL + 0.2 × TG
No There are limitations to the Friedewald equation for LDL calculation. We can't use the formula if:
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