HDL cholesterol — lab reference
In the reference guideHigher HDL is not always protective; interpret within the entire risk profile.
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What’s searchable?Higher HDL is not always protective; interpret within the entire risk profile.
Risk-based goals may be lower; useful when triglycerides are elevated.
Screening measure, not a stand-alone treatment target.
Risk-based goals may be <100, <70, or <55 depending on primary/secondary prevention risk.
Often calculated. Less reliable when triglycerides are markedly elevated.
Assay-specific. Interpret with HDL and ApoB.
Lab-specific. Interpret with symptoms, medication effects, and differential.
Altitude, smoking, hydration, androgen therapy, and pregnancy may shift values.
Consider altitude and iron/B12/folate status. Pregnancy requires trimester-specific ranges.
Hydration and altitude are major modifiers. Review alongside hemoglobin and RBC indices.
Macrocytosis and microcytosis require cause-specific interpretation.
Analyzer-specific. Review with MCV and MCHC.
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