Coronary risk profile

Alternative names:

lipids - serum; lipoprotein analysis

Normal values:

triglycerides: 10 to 190 mg/dl
LDL cholesterol: 60 to 120 mg/dl
HDL cholesterol: 30 to 100 mg/dl
total cholesterol: 100 to 240 mg/dl
VLDL: 2 to 38 mg/dl

Note: mg/dl = milligrams per deciliter

What abnormal results mean:

Elevated values may indicate an increased risk for atherosclerosis and related disorders, including heart disease (see also the individual components).

Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:

• acute MI
• atheroembolic renal disease
• familial dysbetalipoproteinemia
• familial hypertriglyceridemia
• hyperlipidemia; acquired
• ischemic cardiomyopathy
• stroke secondary to atherosclerosis
• stroke secondary to carotid stenosis
• transient ischemic attack (TIA)