Here goes: serum cholesterol 4.6 mmol/l , serum triglycerides 0.9 mmol/l , serum HDL 2.1 mmol/l , se non HDL 2.5 mmol/l , calculated LDL 2.1 mmol/l. The figures look ok to me but I`m not sure about ratios or what se non HDL is, any info gratefully received.
Hope this helps with your query:
Inside your cholesterol numbers:
The blood test measures:
Total cholesterol. This is a measure of
LDL cholesterol,
HDL cholesterol and other lipid components.
LDL (low density lipoprotein cholesterol).
LDL cholesterol can build up on the walls of your arteries and increase the chances of getting
heart disease. That is why LDL cholesterol is referred to as ‘bad’ cholesterol. The lower your LDL cholesterol number, the better it is for your health.
HDL (high density lipoprotein cholesterol, also called "good" cholesterol) HDL cholesterol protects against
heart disease by taking the "bad" cholesterol out of your blood and keeping it from building up in your arteries. A higher number for this cholesterol is a good sign.
Triglycerides (fats carried in the blood from the food we eat. Excess
calories, alcohol or
sugar in the body are converted into triglycerides and stored in fat cells throughout the body.
The NHS says for healthy adults:
Total cholesterol should be 5.0 millimoles per litre (mmol/L) or lower. The average in the UK is actually around 5.5 mmol/l for men and 5.6 mmol/l for women.
LDL cholesterol should be 3mmol/L or lower
HDL level above 1 mmol/L
Triglyceride level under 1.7 mmol/L
People with higher risks, such as heart disease or high blood pressure will be set lower targets:
Total cholesterol of 4mmol/L or lower
LDL of 2mmol/L or lower
Cholesterol numbers are used to calculate the overall risk of
coronary heart disease.
The ratio of total cholesterol to HDL - total cholesterol divided by HDL - should be below 4.
Doctors will set individual cholesterol targets for patients based on their overall risk factors. Treatment may involve
diet changes to cut down on bad fats, increasing
exercise, or taking cholesterol lowering
medication, such as
statins.
