🩺 Non-HDL Cholesterol
UseWhen to use: atherogenic cholesterol burden, including non-fasting panels.
StrataOften discussed as LDL goal + ~30 mg/dL in older framing; individualize.
LimitsWhen not to use: as replacement for apoB when discordant. · Pitfall: mmol/L without conversion. · Treat based on full risk profile.
SourceATP / lipid guideline teaching
This-shift next steps
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Methodology · worked example, guidelines & full notes
TC−HDL.
When to use
When to use: atherogenic cholesterol burden, including non-fasting panels.
How it works
Non-HDL-C = TC − HDL-C.
Key points
- TC−HDL.
- Non-fasting OK.
- Next: risk / therapy.
References
- [Guideline / primary source]ATP / lipid guideline teaching
Worked calculation
The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.
| Total cholesterol | 200 mg/dL |
|---|---|
| HDL-C | 45 mg/dL |
→Non-HDL-C155.0mg/dL
- Cue：130–159 — above optimal for many high-risk goals
- ≈ mmol/L：4.01
Verification & sources · governance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Does Non-HDL Cholesterol upload patient data? Where is it calculated?
- Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.
- How is Non-HDL Cholesterol calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
- Inputs: Total cholesterol 200 mg/dL, HDL-C 45 mg/dL → Result: Non-HDL-C 155.0 mg/dL（Cue: 130–159 — above optimal for many high-risk goals, ≈ mmol/L: 4.01）