HDL-Cholesterol
Sample: Serum
Schedule: Daily
Units: mg/dL
Factor: 1 mg/dL = 0.02564 mmol/L
Range: More than 35 mg/dL ( More than 0.9 mmol/L)
Remarks: HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) test is used in assessing Coronary arterial diseases, mainly in individuals with high serum total Cholesterol levels. Low HDL-Cholesterol is an important predictor of risk of coronary atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. HDL-Cholesterol acts as a protective molecule.
