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The cholesterol scale measures the amount and percentage of three different fats in the blood: high-density lipoproteins (HDL), low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and triglycerides. Levels are indicated for total cholesterol and for each component. The scale delineates desirable, borderline and high ranges for each type. Desirable levels for total cholesterol in the blood should be under 200 mg/dl. For LDLs, also known as the bad cholesterol, the number should be 130 or less. HDL levels should be 50 or higher, while triglycerides, which are fats in the blood that provide energy, should be less than 200.
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What does a lipid panel test your blood for?
The lipid panel measures:Total cholesterol levelTriglyceride LevelHDL cholesterol "good"LDL cholesterol "bad"Very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol level.The ratio of total cholesterol to HDL.The ratio of LDL to HDL.Lipid disorders, such as high cholesterol, may lead to life-threatening illnesses, such as coronary artery disease (CAD), heart attack, or stroke.
How can you measure your cholesterol ratio?
Cholesterol ratio can be measured by dividing one's high-density lip-protein (HDL) Cholesterol into one's total cholesterol. It is very important to keep a track of one's Cholesterol ratio.
Is cholesterol testing done with a blood test?
Indeed, yes it is. If you are worried about it, you need to know that it is not terribly painful to have blood drawn. Many people choose not to watch the needle being inserted, and most health professionals who draw blood are very good at what they do. The results of the testing will show both HDL and LDL cholesterol and the ratio of good to bad. Your physician will then advise you about adjusting your diet, exercise, or taking other measures. Yes, cholesterol testing requires a blood sample. At-home kits require you to place a blood sample on a special test paper which changes colors to determine your cholesterol level.
How is the HDL ratio used to calculate your cholesterol?
You can calculate your cholesterol ratio by dividing your high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or "good") cholesterol into your total cholesterol. For example, if your total cholesterol is 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) and your HDL cholesterol is 50 mg/dL, your cholesterol ratio is 4-to-1.
Where can I find information about cholesterol hdl ratio?
Your cholesterol HDL ratio is calculated by dividing your high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or "good") cholesterol into your total cholesterol. Your doctor can assist you in advising what your optimum HDL ratio should be.
What is a rate in math?
A rate is a ratio which measures a certain variable in an amount of time. The most common rate would be distance / time (which measures speed).
What is the Normal cholesterol ratio?
In the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the average cholesterol ratio is around 5.7mmol/l. Medical research suggests that an ideal cholestoral is at or below 5mmol/l, making the average British citizen's cholesterol .7mmol/l higher than the recommended amount. You should only really begin to worry, unless advised otherwise by a medical practioner, if your cholesterol is 6.4mmol/l or higher (which places you in the high end of the Moderate region). Anything above 7.8mmol/l is a dangerously high level.
Where can I find information on the cholesterol hdl ratio?
To calculate your ratio divide total cholesterol by HDL. 240 divided by 68 = 3.5 So your total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol ratio (Cholesterol:HDL) is 3.5 to 1 (3.5:1). Here's a link to more information on cholesterol labs and ratios: http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/lower-cholesterol-do-you-understand-your-lab-results.
What is international normalized ratio?
The international normalised (UK spelling) ratio is a laboratory test that measures the amount of time it takes for blood to clot and compares it to an average. People on blood thinning drugs (such as Warfarin) would normally have this test done on a fairly regular basis. Check out http://www.heartrhythmfoundation.org/a-fib/INR_FINAL.pdf for more ino.
Where can I find an explanation of the cholesterol hdl ratio?
The WebMD website will give you the explanation of the cholesterol HDL ratio and will also tell you the benefits of a good HDL ratio. HDL stands for High Density Lipo-Protein. It is the good cholesterol in the bloodstream.
How does blood test show as THC levels or what?
From your blood, a test can reveal the amount of THC is in that sample. from that they run it through a ratio to find the amount in your overall system.
What does the debt to GDP ratio measure?
It measures that amount that the country actually produces as a whole compared to the debt that the nation owes.
