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non-HDL
ATP III identifies non-HDL (total cholesterol minus HDL) as a secondary target of therapy in persons with
high triglycerides (≥200 mg/dL).
The goal for non-HDL in persons with high serum triglycerides can be set at 30 mg/dL higher than that
for LDL on the premise that a VLDL level ≤30 mg/dL is normal. non-HDL can be calculated using the
equation below.
*non-HDL(calculated) = Total Cholesterol - HDL
LDL
LDL can be calculated using the equation below. Calculated LDL is an estimation of LDL and valid only if
Triglyceride level is 400 mg/dL or below.
* LDL (calculated) = Total Cholesterol – HDL – (Triglycerides/5)
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