| Test | Conventional | SI | Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol, Total | < 200 desirable mg/dL | < 5.2 desirable mmol/L | - |
| HDL Cholesterol | ≥ 40 (higher is protective) mg/dL | ≥ 1.0 mmol/L | - |
| LDL Cholesterol | < 100 optimal mg/dL | < 2.6 optimal mmol/L | - |
| Triglycerides | < 150 normal mg/dL | < 1.7 normal mmol/L | > 500 mg/dL raises pancreatitis risk |
| VLDL Cholesterol | 2-30 mg/dL | 0.05-0.78 mmol/L | - |
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Lipid Panel
Total, LDL, and HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and VLDL for cardiovascular risk. 5 tests, 1 with a taught threshold.
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Frequently asked questions
What tests are in a Lipid Panel?
The Lipid Panel on this page lists 5 tests: Cholesterol, Total, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides, VLDL Cholesterol. Each is shown with its conventional and SI teaching reference range.
What does the Lipid Panel check for?
Total, LDL, and HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and VLDL for cardiovascular risk. These are educational teaching values - ranges vary by laboratory and method, and are not for clinical decisions.
Which Lipid Panel values are critical?
1 of the 5 tests in this Lipid Panel carry a taught threshold: Triglycerides (> 500 mg/dL raises pancreatitis risk). These are teaching thresholds, not clinical cutoffs - always use the values your laboratory reports.