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Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood
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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
Cholesterol of low-density lipoproteins (LDL-cholesterol) is the main transport form of cholesterol.
Reference values (norm) of concentration of LDL-XC in blood serum
Age, years | Concentration of LDL-C in serum | |||
mg / dL | mmol / l | |||
|
Men |
Women |
Men |
Women | |
|
0-19 |
60-140 |
60-150 |
1.55-3.63 |
1.55-3.89 |
|
20-29 |
60-175 |
60-160 |
1.55-4.53 |
1.55-4.14 |
|
29-39 |
80-190 |
70-170 |
2.07-4.92 |
1.81-4.4 |
|
40-49 |
90-205 |
80-190 |
2.33-5.31 |
2.07-4.92 |
|
50-59 |
90-205 |
90-220 |
2.33-5.31 |
2.33-5.7 |
|
60-69 |
90-215 |
100-235 |
2.33-5.57 |
2.59-6.09 |
|
> 70 |
90-190 |
90-215 |
2.33-4.92 |
2.46-5.57 |
Recommended concentrations of LDL-C in serum for adults are 65-175 mg / dl or 1.68-4.53 mmol / l.
The investigation of LDL-cholesterol is performed with the aim of phenotyping GLP, or dyslipoproteinemia (a modern term that replaces the old one - hyperlipoproteinemia).
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