Variable Details

Available Studies

ROS, MAP, MARS, Clinical Core, LATC

Scaled? 

Not Scaled

Variable Type 

Longitudinal

Variable Name 

ldlchlstrl

Categories

Blood Measures

LDL cholesterol level
LDL cholesterol level in blood samples

LDL cholesterol level is calculated by Quest Diagnostics based on measures determined from a lipid panel. See the routine laboratory tests subcategory description for blood sample collection and analysis procedures.

LDL cholesterol level = total cholesterol - HDL level - 0.2*triglycerides

The value is expressed in mg/dL.

Reference range: <130 mg/dL