Hormones 2016

Low-density lipoprotein - LDL
related to reverse cholesterol transport. These functions include putative
anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, antioxidative, platelet anti-aggregatory,
and profibrinolytic activities (E. M. deGoma, R. L. deGoma, and Rader,
2008).
High levels of HDL-C are desirable because of their inverse relation with
coronary risk. HDL-C is called good cholesterol because it is inversely
related with the incidence of atherosclerosis (medscape, 2014b).
Low-density lipoprotein - LDL
The standard lipid profile, as recommended by the Adult Treatment Panel
III (ATP III), consists of direct measurement of total cholesterol, HDL-C, and
triglycerides, with a calculated Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)
(medscape, 2014c).
Instructions
You should fast at least 9–12 hours before the blood is taken (medscape,
2014c).
Status
Ranges
Normal < 100 mg/dL
(healthcare.uiowa, 2012)
Optimal < 100 mg/dL (nhlbi, 2001)
Above normal 100–129 mg/dL
(healthcare.uiowa, 2012)
Near optimal/Above 100–129 mg/dL (nhlbi,
optimal
2001)
Borderline high 130–159 mg/dL
(healthcare.uiowa, 2012)
Borderline high 130–159 mg/dL (nhlbi,
2001)
High 160–189 mg/dL
(healthcare.uiowa, 2012)
High 160–189 mg/dL (nhlbi,
2001)
Very high ≥ 190 mg/dL
(healthcare.uiowa, 2012)
Very high ≥ 190 mg/dL (nhlbi, 2001)
Table 13.9 – Reference ranges for low-density lipoprotein
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