Lab ranges
15 entries
ApoB/ApoA-I ratio — lab reference
Approximate risk strata are sex-specific and assay-dependent.
Apolipoprotein A-I — lab reference
The test method matters. Ask your clinician to read this result with HDL and ApoB.
Apolipoprotein B — lab reference
90-99 above desirable; 100-119 borderline high; 120-139 high; ≥140 very high. Risk goals may be lower.
BNP — lab reference
Age, kidney function, obesity, rhythm, and clinical setting affect interpretation.
HDL cholesterol — lab reference
Higher HDL is not always protective; interpret within the entire risk profile.
High-sensitivity CRP — lab reference
≥2 suggests higher cardiovascular risk; >10 may reflect acute inflammation and should generally be repeated when well.
LDL cholesterol — lab reference
Risk-based goals may be <100, <70, or <55 depending on primary/secondary prevention risk.
LDL particle number (LDL-P) — lab reference
Advanced lipoprotein testing. Ask your clinician to use the performing laboratory classification.
Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 — lab reference
Method, units, and cutoffs vary. Dr. Purser to decide whether to retain.
Lipoprotein(a) — lab reference
≥75 increased; ≥125 commonly treated as a risk-enhancing level. Units are not directly interchangeable with mg/dL.
Non-HDL cholesterol — lab reference
Risk-based goals may be lower; useful when triglycerides are elevated.
NT-proBNP — lab reference
The test method and the reason for testing affect which cutoff your clinician uses.
Total cholesterol — lab reference
Screening measure, not a stand-alone treatment target.
Triglycerides — lab reference
150-199 borderline high; 200-499 high; ≥500 severe and pancreatitis-relevant.
VLDL cholesterol — lab reference
Often calculated. Less reliable when triglycerides are markedly elevated.
About these ranges
These are Dr. Purser’s adult reference ranges. Units, symptoms and health history matter when you discuss a result with your clinician.
