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What does LDL (calc) mean? In my blood test result, under cholesterol, besides Triglycerides snd HDL, it has LDL, which I know is bad cholesterol, it has in parentheses (calc) and the number 135.4 mg/dl. I read that the number should be below 100, but my result was not flagged. Everything else in the cholesterol was normal. 2 following.
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The Significance of Measuring Non-HDL-Cholesterol Recently, non-HDL-C was shown to be a better predictor of cardiovascular death than LDL-C, even in patients with triglyceride levels below 200 mg/dL. The authors review the basis for using non-HDL-C as a treatment target for cholesterol, in comparison with other lipoproteins.
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- Some other information may be reported as part of the lipid profile. These parameters are calculated from the results of the tests identified above. Very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-C) — calculated from triglycerides/5; this formula is based on the typical composition of VLDL particles.
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What does LDL (calc) mean? In my blood test result, under cholesterol, besides Triglycerides snd HDL, it has LDL, which I know is bad cholesterol, it has in parentheses (calc) and the number 135.4 mg/dl. I read that the number should be below 100, but my result was not flagged.Everything else in the cholesterol was normal.eport Abuse. LDL means Low Density Lipoprotein which is as you say a type of bad cholesterol, the (calc) means it was calculated by a machine using a formula based on your own levels of cholesterol, triglycerides and HDL or Good cholesterol rather than being meassured directly.
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Cholesterol and Triglycerides Tests Lipid profile (cholesterol and triglycerides). Also known as: Cholesterol test, Triglycerides test. Cholesterol and triglyceride tests are blood tests that measure the total amount of fatty substances (cholesterol and triglycerides) in the blood. Cholesterol travels through the blood attached to a protein.This cholesterol-protein package is called a lipoprotein.Lipoprotein analysis (lipoprotein profile or lipid profile) measures blood levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.holesterol and triglyceride tests are blood tests that measure the total amount of fatty substances (cholesterol and triglycerides) in the blood. Cholesterol travels through the blood attached to a protein.
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LDL cholesterol LDL Cholesterol. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is the primary cholesterol molecule. High levels of LDL increase the risk of coronary heart disease. LDL is nicknamed bad cholesterol.
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Cholesterol and Triglycerides Tests Lipid profile (cholesterol and triglycerides). Also known as: Cholesterol test, Triglycerides test. Cholesterol and triglyceride tests are blood tests that measure the total amount of fatty substances (cholesterol and triglycerides) in the blood. Cholesterol travels through the blood attached to a protein.This cholesterol-protein package is called a lipoprotein. high VLDL cholesterol level can cause the buildup of cholesterol in your arteries and increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. Triglycerides are a type of fat the body uses to store energy and give energy to muscles.
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LDL Cholesterol, Direct Intended Use: The direct LDL cholesterol test is used to determine LDL levels in individuals with high triglyceride levels for which the Friedewald equation for calculating LDL-C from Total cholesterol, HDL-C and triglycerides cannot be used.
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VLDL VLDL (very low density lipoprotein) transports cholesterol and triglycerides within the body. It is made in the liver in response to a high-carbohydrate meal. Conditions known to increase levels include diabetes, obesity, and acute hepatitis. It is thought to play a role in atherosclerosis as well.
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What Is Serum Cholesterol? Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the body that is a result of excess calories consumed. A high triglyceride level combined with low HDL cholesterol or high LDL cholesterol is associated with atherosclerosis, the buildup of fatty deposits in artery walls that increases the risk for heart attack and/or stroke.
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- Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is one of the five major groups of lipoproteins. These groups, from least dense to most dense, are: chylomicrons, very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL), LDL, and High Density Lipoprotein (HDL), all of them, particles far smaller than human cells. In nutrition, LDL is sometimes referred to as the bad cholesterol..
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HDL Cholesterol Reference Range. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is used in the assessment of coronary or other vascular pathology risk. The reference range of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is 40-50 mg/dL in men and 50-60 mg/dL in women. Next:
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CP_chemistry_lipids Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) metabolism and the role of the liver in its synthesis and clearance. Lipolysis of very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) by lipoprotein lipase in the capillaries releases triglycerides, which are then stored in fat cells and used as a source of energy in skeletal muscles.
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- There is growing recogni-. tion that non–high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. (HDL-C) also strongly relates to cardiovascular. risk. Non–HDL-C can be calculated by subtract-. ing HDL-C from total cholesterol, and encom-. passes all cholesterol present in potentially. atherogenic lipoprotein particles (very low den-. sity-lipoproteins, remnants, intermediate-density. lipoproteins, LDL, and lipoprotein[a]).
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- Low-density lipoproteins (LDL, “bad” cholesterol): deposit cholesterol on walls of arteries High-density lipoproteins (HDL, “good” cholesterol): remove cholesterol from body and deliver to liver for excretion Fat An energy-dense source of fuel: 9 kcal/gram Glucagon also stimulates release of fat from fat cells to fuel heart, liver and muscle Is needed for absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, K and carotenoids Insulates body to maintain body temperature Cushions bones, organs ...
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Heart Healthy Eating: Cholesterol, Fat, Fiber, & Sodium LDL-cholesterol is a low density lipoprotein (more fat, less protein). The cholesterol it contains is carried to the tissues and may be deposited in the blood vessels, which causes plaque formation. It is desirable to have a LDL-cholesterol of less than 100 mg/dl. The LDL number is always larger than the HDL number.
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- The test for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is used as part of a lipid profile to predict an individual's risk of developing heart disease and to help make decisions about what treatment may be needed if there is borderline or high risk. It may also be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatment once it is initiated.
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- HDL: High density lipoprotein. Lipoproteins are combinations of lipids (fats) and proteins. They are the form in which lipids are transported in the blood. The high density lipoproteins transport cholesterol from the tissues of the body to the liver so it can be gotten rid of in the bile. HDL cholesterol is therefore considered the good cholesterol. The higher the HDL cholesterol level, the lower the risk of coronary artery disease.
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What is high LDL? What causes high LDL. Cholesterol is a type of fat found in your blood. Different factors can affect your cholesterol levels, such as diet, weight, lack of physical activity, and gender. You can also inherit the genes from your family that cause your cholesterol to be high. High cholesterol, including LDL cholesterol, has no symptoms.
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- Testing for TRIG as a part of a lipid profile is used to identify the risk for developing a cardiovascular disease. Very Low Density Lipoprotein-is made by the liver and transports lipids. Since it contains the highest (VLDL) amount of triglycerides, it can be estimated by dividing the TRIG value by 5 (in mg/dl).
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LPL gene Another type of lipoprotein called very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) carries triglycerides from the liver to the bloodstream. When lipoprotein lipase breaks down triglycerides, the fat molecules are used by the body as energy or stored in fatty tissue for later use.
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- In particular, at lower LDL-C concentrations near the cutoff of 100 mg/dL, there is an error of plus or minus 15 mg/dL, indicating the “true” LDL cholesterol is somewhere between 85 and 115 mg/dL. 5 This presents a major opportunity for misclassification of patients in terms of risk assessment and management.
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- Your total blood cholesterol is a measure of the cholesterol components LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, and VLDL (very low-density lipoprotein, which is the triglyceride-carrying component of lipids).our total blood cholesterol is a measure of the cholesterol components LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, and VLDL (very low-density lipoprotein, which is the triglyceride-carrying component of lipids).
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- Very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-C) may be reported as part of a lipid profile, a group of tests that are often ordered together to determine risk of coronary heart disease and an important part of cardiac risk assessments.
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Lipid Panel (Cholesterol Test) A Lipid Panel is a blood test that measures lipids-fats and fatty substances used as a source of energy by your body. Lipids include cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). A Lipid Panel may also be referred to as a Cholesterol Test or Lipid Profile. The Lipid Panel is part of our Essential and Essential Plus Screening Panels.
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Lipid Panel with Reflex to LDL Cholesterol Direct 1 Individuals with triglyceride levels of greater than 400 mg/dL.  LDL Cholesterol Direct is not affected by fasting status. However, if a calculation method is used the patient must be fasting for tests used in the calculation; i.e., triglycerides.