Normal Reference Ranges
Adult
< 90 (Optimal) | < 130 (Standard) mg/dL
Pediatric
< 110 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
Represents the total number of atherogenic particles (LDL, VLDL, IDL). Considered by many to be a superior predictor of ASCVD risk than LDL-C alone.
Causes of High
- Atherogenic dyslipidemia
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
Causes of Low
- Normal finding
- Hyperthyroidism
- Malnutrition