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What Does This Lipid Profile Test Report Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 14 Feb 2017
Question: Just found out that my cholesterol is 366. If my triglycerides are 85 and HDL is 100, what does it mean if my LDL is 249?
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
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Your total cholesterol score is calculated using the following equation: HDL + LDL + 20 percent of your triglyceride level.
Therefore, 366 = 100 + LDL + 17 [or 20% of 85]
LDL = 249

Correctly calculated.

You need to be on regular medication.

Regards
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What Does This Lipid Profile Test Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: Yes Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. Your total cholesterol score is calculated using the following equation: HDL + LDL + 20 percent of your triglyceride level. Therefore, 366 = 100 + LDL + 17 [or 20% of 85] LDL = 249 Correctly calculated. You need to be on regular medication. Regards