Test your
Cholesterol LDL/Cholesterol Total Ratio
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Cholesterol LDL/Cholesterol Total Ratio?
It's included in the HealthieOne Complete test.
Cholesterol LDL/Cholesterol Total Ratio
Explanation: The Cholesterol LDL/Cholesterol Total Ratio shows what proportion of your total cholesterol is carried by LDL, the particles most responsible for depositing cholesterol into artery walls. Total cholesterol includes LDL, HDL (protective cholesterol that removes plaque), and a smaller contribution from VLDL (triglyceride-rich particles).
Test purpose:
- Evaluate cholesterol distribution: Determines whether your total cholesterol is driven by harmful LDL or balanced by protective HDL, providing a clearer picture than looking at either number alone.
- Monitor response to lifestyle and treatment: Tracks whether interventions like diet, exercise, or medications are shifting your cholesterol balance in a favorable direction by increasing HDL's share relative to LDL.
Note: Universal clinical reference ranges have not been established for this calculated marker. Available cutoffs vary by population and clinical context. This value should be interpreted alongside individual component values, clinical history, and other relevant biomarkers.
An aspect of Cholesterol, Fatty Acids and Ketone Bodies.