MLT GlobeVLDL cholesterol
Lipid Profile · also called VLDL-C, Very-low-density lipoprotein
What it measures
VLDL particles carry triglycerides made in the liver to the tissues. VLDL cholesterol is usually estimated from triglycerides and adds information on triglyceride-rich, atherogenic remnant particles.
Specimen and preparation
- Specimen: Serum or lithium-heparin plasma
- Tube: Gold top
- Preparation: Fasting 9–12 hours for the estimate to be valid.
Reference range
| Group | Range |
|---|---|
| Adult | 5–30 (0.1–0.8) mg/dL (mmol/L) |
Reference ranges differ between laboratories, methods and populations. Always use the range printed on your own lab report.
Causes of high values
- Hypertriglyceridaemia of any cause
- Diabetes and obesity
- Alcohol
- Familial dysbetalipoproteinaemia
Method
Calculated: triglycerides ÷ 5 (mg/dL) or ÷ 2.2 (mmol/L)
Good to know
The estimate becomes unreliable when triglycerides exceed 400 mg/dL.
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