Description
The Lipid Panel with Ratios test contains 7 lipids panel test parameters. This test measures all of the cholesterol in all the lipoprotein particles. A lipid panel with ration may also include the calculated LDL/HDL ratio. The LDL/HDL ratio appears to be as useful as the total/HDL cholesterol ratio.
Disease/Condition
Heart Disease
Location
In-person visit
Specimen
Blood (Venous)
Type
Spectrophotometry
Analytes Included
- Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
- Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
More Info
Calculated: LDL, Cholesterol Ratio, LDL/HDL Ratio, Non-HDL Cholesterol.
