LDL/HDL Ratio
Sample: Serum
Schedule: Daily
Units:
Range: Up to 7,3 (Males), Up to 6,4 (Females), Up to 4,5 (Children)
Remarks: HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) test is used in assessing Cronary 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.
