Lipid Metabolism – Laboratory Test Ranges | Reference

Lipid Metabolism – Laboratory Test Ranges | Reference

Lab Value
Total cholesterol 4.1-5.2 mmol/L
HDL > 1.0 mmol/L
LDL < 4.1 mmol/L
VLDL < 1.04 mmol/L
TG < 2.3 mmol/L
AIP < 3.0
NEFA 0.07-0.88 mmol/L

Abbreviations:

  • HDL – high-density lipoprotein /
    alpha-lipoprotein
  • LDL – low-density lipoprotein /
    beta-lipoprotein
  • VLDL – very low-density lipoprotein
  • TG – triglycerides
  • AIP – atherogenic index of plasma
  • NEFA – Non-esterified fatty acids