Above the range
Common causes of a high VLDL Cholesterol
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Metabolic syndrome
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What causes a high VLDL Cholesterol?
Normal range 2-30 mg/dL (0.05-0.78 mmol/L SI). Specimen: Serum (calculated). See the full VLDL Cholesterol reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for VLDL Cholesterol?
The standard teaching reference range for VLDL Cholesterol is 2-30 mg/dL in conventional units, or 0.05-0.78 mmol/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum (calculated).
| Specimen | Serum (calculated) |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 2-30 mg/dL |
| SI range | 0.05-0.78 mmol/L |
| Panel | Lipid Panel |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the VLDL Cholesterol normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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