Q: how do you calculate the risks of the ldl and hdl cholesterol ratio?

(Choles / HDL) < 3.0: It is better to have a high HDL and a low ldl. Hdl is the good and LDL is the bad cholesterol. Doctors want a patient's total cholesterol divided by HDL to be less than 3.0.

Q: cholesterol 228 hdl cholesterol 52 ldl cholesterol 161 trigylcerides 103 total cholestrol/hdl cholesterol ratio 4.4 should i be worried. help me.

Depends: All lab values need to be interpreted in context - target cholesterol varies on a patient to patient basis. The values above would generally be thought of as normal although a goal LDL should be less than 160. If you have medical comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus than your cholesterol should be lower.

Q: total cholesterol is 232..ldl direct is 150..tc/hdl cholesterol ratio is 5.4...do i need medication or is it normal?

A little high: Your cholesterol levels are a little high, particularly an LDL at 150. Whether you need medication depends on things like your lifestyle and medical history, but it probably wouldn't be a bad idea. Maintaining regular physical activity and a diet low in saturated fats can help as well.

Q: very worried. cholesterol 215 ldl 132 cholesterol ratio 3.7 glucose 94 and i took this bloodwork and urine test two days before my period. there was a trace of blood rbc 6 bacteria rare 1+ and hyaline cast rare. is this very worrisome?

Need more info: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, the blood test results you provided are not a cause for concern. Talk to your doctor. Wish you good health!

Q: cholesterol/hdl ratio 3.5 is that ok?

It depends: Please provide more information. Your HDL (good cholesterol) and total cholesterol are 2 factors in a number of other details needed to determine your overall risk. For example, your age, blood pressure, LDL (bad cholesterol), smoking history and if you have diabetes are other important factors to know before this question can be answered fairly.

Q: my cholesterol/hdl ratio is 3.14 mmol/l. is that normal?

CholesterolIncorrect: Cholesterol is a fat made by every animal cell on planet, part of every cell membrane, allows animals to move &has nothing to do with cardiovascular disease. The correct issues are low density lipoproteins &high density lipoproteins, complex proteins which transport all fat molecules around our body in the water outside cells, get an NMR lipoprotein test, then focus on correct issues. Good luck.

Q: hdl cholesterol: 28l cholesterol/hdl ratio: 5.8h ldl chol, calculate:99 triglycerides: 173 h can someone interpret this for me?

Cholesterol Troubles: You have a lifestyle and a genetic problem with cholesterol. Your HDL is way too low and is not providing you much protection against arterial plaques that will develop as you age. And you have a sugar problem in that the triglycerides (made from excess sugar calories for fat storage) are thickening up the blood which can increase the risk to the arteries. Less sugar and more exercise can help.

Q: 2 triglyceride: 133 cholesterol total: 132 cholesterol hdl: 37 cholesterol ldl: 72 cholesterol total/cholesterol-hdl ratio: 3.6.1 good? ok? bad?

Numbers are numbers: Lab results usually are numbers, and numbers are just numbers, with little meaning unless a doctor takes in the whole picture of what's going on. The ordering doctor may or may not consider the results a problem, depending on the patient's illnesses, bodily condition, life habits, and exercise activities. It's better to have HDL at 50 or higher. TG in the 130's is ok, but 120's might be better.

Q: im very scared. just had routine blood work. cholesterol is 250. ldl is 169. hdl is 66. cholesterol hdl ratio is 3.8. non hdl cholesterol 184. triglycerides 77. im going to do my best to lower but these numbers scare me?

: While your cholesterol / HDL ratio is acceptable your LDL &amp; nonHDL cholesterol levels are elevated. At your youngish age risk of heart and vascular disease is not high unless you're a smoker. See a dietician for a one time consultation&amp; get proper instructions on a diet. Your eating habits will also be critiqued&amp; sample low cholesterol, low saturated diets will be provided. Repeat tests in 3 mos.

Question 1

if my hdl is 50, my cholesterol ratio is 3.6but my triglycerides are 199, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

A little: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, your HDL is on the low side for a woman and triglycerides are higher than desired.    
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Wish you good health!

Question 2

how do you calculate the risks of the ldl and hdl cholesterol ratio?

Accepted Answer

(Choles / HDL) < 3.0: It is better to have a high HDL and a low ldl. Hdl is the good and LDL is the bad cholesterol. Doctors want a patient's total cholesterol divided by HDL to be less than 3.0.

Question 3

cholesterol 228
hdl cholesterol 52
ldl cholesterol 161
trigylcerides 103
total cholestrol/hdl cholesterol ratio 4.4
should i be worried. help me.

Accepted Answer

Depends: All lab values need to be interpreted in context  - target cholesterol varies on a patient to patient basis.  The values above would generally be thought of as normal although a goal LDL should be less than 160.  If you have  medical comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus than your cholesterol should be lower.

Question 4

total cholesterol is 232..ldl direct is 150..tc/hdl cholesterol ratio is 5.4...do i need medication or is it normal?

Accepted Answer

A little high: Your cholesterol levels are a little high, particularly an LDL at 150.  Whether you need medication depends on things like your lifestyle and medical history, but it probably wouldn't be a bad idea. Maintaining regular physical activity and a diet low in saturated fats can help as well.

Question 5

very worried. cholesterol 215 ldl 132 cholesterol ratio 3.7 glucose 94 and i took this bloodwork and urine test two days before my period. there was a trace of blood rbc 6 bacteria rare 1+ and hyaline cast rare. is this very worrisome?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, the blood test results you provided are not a cause for concern. Talk to your doctor.    
Wish you good health!

Question 6

cholesterol/hdl ratio 3.5 is that ok?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Please provide more information.  Your HDL (good cholesterol) and total cholesterol are 2 factors in a number of other details needed to determine your overall risk.  For example, your age, blood pressure, LDL (bad cholesterol), smoking history and if you have diabetes are other important factors to know before this question can be answered fairly.

Question 7

my cholesterol/hdl ratio is 3.14 mmol/l. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

CholesterolIncorrect: Cholesterol is a fat made by every animal cell on planet, part of every cell membrane, allows animals to move &has nothing to do with cardiovascular disease. The correct issues are low density lipoproteins &high density lipoproteins, complex proteins which transport all fat molecules around our body in the water outside cells, get an NMR lipoprotein test, then focus on correct issues. Good luck.

Question 8

hdl cholesterol: 28l   cholesterol/hdl ratio: 5.8h  ldl chol, calculate:99 triglycerides: 173 h      can someone interpret this for me?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol Troubles: You have a lifestyle and a genetic problem with cholesterol.  Your HDL is way too low and is not providing you much protection against arterial plaques that will develop as you age. And you have a sugar problem in that the triglycerides (made from excess sugar calories for fat storage) are thickening up the blood which can increase the risk to the arteries. Less sugar and more exercise can help.

Question 9

2
triglyceride: 133
cholesterol total: 132
cholesterol hdl: 37
cholesterol ldl: 72
cholesterol total/cholesterol-hdl ratio: 3.6.1 good? ok? bad?

Accepted Answer

Numbers are numbers: Lab results usually are numbers, and numbers are just numbers, with little meaning unless a doctor takes in the whole picture of what's going on. The ordering doctor may or may not consider the results a problem, depending on the patient's illnesses, bodily condition, life habits, and exercise activities. It's better to have HDL at 50 or higher. TG in the 130's is ok, but 120's might be better.

Question 10

im very scared. just had routine blood work. cholesterol is 250. ldl is 169. hdl is 66. cholesterol hdl ratio is 3.8. non hdl cholesterol 184. triglycerides 77. im going to do my best to lower but these numbers scare me?

Accepted Answer

: While your cholesterol / HDL ratio is acceptable your LDL &amp; nonHDL cholesterol levels are elevated. At your youngish age risk of heart and vascular disease is not high unless you're a smoker. See a dietician for a one time consultation&amp; get proper instructions on a diet. Your eating habits will also be critiqued&amp; sample low cholesterol, low saturated diets will be provided. Repeat tests in 3 mos.

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If my hdl is 50, my cholesterol ratio is 3.6but my triglycerides are 199, should i be concerned?

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How do you calculate the risks of the ldl and hdl cholesterol ratio?

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Cholesterol 228 hdl cholesterol 52 ldl cholesterol 161 trigylcerides 103 total cholestrol/hdl cholesterol ratio 4.4 should i be worried. help me.

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Total cholesterol is 232..ldl direct is 150..tc/hdl cholesterol ratio is 5.4...do i need medication or is it normal?

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Very worried. cholesterol 215 ldl 132 cholesterol ratio 3.7 glucose 94 and i took this bloodwork and urine test two days before my period. there was a trace of blood rbc 6 bacteria rare 1+ and hyaline cast rare. is this very worrisome?

A member asked:

Cholesterol/hdl ratio 3.5 is that ok?

A member asked:

My cholesterol/hdl ratio is 3.14 mmol/l. is that normal?

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Hdl cholesterol: 28l cholesterol/hdl ratio: 5.8h ldl chol, calculate:99 triglycerides: 173 h can someone interpret this for me?

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2 triglyceride: 133 cholesterol total: 132 cholesterol hdl: 37 cholesterol ldl: 72 cholesterol total/cholesterol-hdl ratio: 3.6.1 good? ok? bad?

A member asked:

Im very scared. just had routine blood work. cholesterol is 250. ldl is 169. hdl is 66. cholesterol hdl ratio is 3.8. non hdl cholesterol 184. triglycerides 77. im going to do my best to lower but these numbers scare me?

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