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Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in blood
Last reviewed: 05.07.2025
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Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is the main transport form of cholesterol.
Reference values (norm) of LDL-C concentration in blood serum
| Age, years | Serum LDL-C concentration |
|||
Mg/dl |
Mmol/l |
|||
Men |
Women |
Men |
Women |
|
0-19 |
60-140 |
60-150 |
1.55-3.63 |
1.55-3.89 |
20-29 |
60-175 |
60-160 |
1.55-4.53 |
1.55-4.14 |
29-39 |
80-190 |
70-170 |
2.07-4.92 |
1.81-4.4 |
40-49 |
90-205 |
80-190 |
2.33-5.31 |
2.07-4.92 |
50-59 |
90-205 |
90-220 |
2.33-5.31 |
2.33-5.7 |
60-69 |
90-215 |
100-235 |
2.33-5.57 |
2.59-6.09 |
>70 |
90-190 |
90-215 |
2.33-4.92 |
2.46-5.57 |
Recommended serum LDL-C concentrations for adults are 65–175 mg/dL or 1.68–4.53 mmol/L.
The study of LDL-C is carried out for the purpose of phenotyping of GLP, or dyslipoproteinemia (a modern term that replaces the old one - hyperlipoproteinemia).
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