Non-HDL Cholesterol

Background:

Part of lipid profile - evaluation of cardiovascular disease risk.

Non-HDL cholesterol is a calculated parameter derived by subtracting HDL cholesterol from Total Cholesterol. It provides an estimation of all atherogenic cholesterol containing lipid particles and so is seen as a better CVD risk indicator than LDL cholesterol.

• Non-fasting samples are acceptable
• Consider lipid clinic referral for patients with non-HDL cholesterol >7.5 mmol/L
• If high-intensity statins are used, aim for a greater than 40% reduction in non-HDL cholesterol from baseline after 3 months of treatment
• Refer to NICE CG181 for more information

Other Comments:

For more information, please see the following: Non-HDL Cholesterol - Lab Tests Online

See also: Total cholesterol, HDL- Cholesterol, LDL- Cholesterol, Triglycerides