Lipid Profile (Lipid Panel)
Clinical interpretation, reference ranges, and atherosclerotic risk stratification for Lipid Profile under NLA 2022 standards.
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Test Description & Overview
Lipid Profile: A comprehensive serum biochemical panel measuring Total Cholesterol, High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C), Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C), Very Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (VLDL-C), and Triglycerides to evaluate atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk.
Total Cholesterol: <200 mg/dL; LDL-C: <100 mg/dL; HDL-C: >40 mg/dL (men), >50 mg/dL (women); Triglycerides: <150 mg/dL.
Elevated (High) Values
- Elevated Total Cholesterol and LDL-C: Increased atherogenic plaque formation and CAD risk
- Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (>500-1000 mg/dL): High risk for Acute Pancreatitis
- Familial Hypercholesterolemia or Metabolic Syndrome
Decreased (Low) Values
- Low HDL-C (<40 mg/dL): Independent risk factor for coronary artery disease
- Hypobetalipoproteinemia or severe malabsorption
- Hyperthyroidism or chronic hepatic insufficiency
Clinical Alignment & Significance
Lipid Profile interpretation requires integrating LDL-C levels with 10-year ASCVD risk estimators (AHA/ACC risk score); extreme triglyceride elevations (>500 mg/dL) mandate immediate triglyceride-lowering therapy to prevent acute pancreatitis.
Diagnostic Guidance Notice
Standard laboratory reference ranges vary based on the testing facility. Significant deviations require immediate clinician review to rule out severe medical pathology.
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- CIT-0023National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. "Homeopathy: What You Need To Know." National Institutes of Health (2021).
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