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🩸 Triglyceride/HDL Ratio

UseFlag atherogenic dyslipidaemia and insulin resistance.

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SourceMcLaughlin T, et al. Ann Intern Med 2003

Runs locally in your browser (no PHI uploaded). For licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgement.
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Clinical takeaway

Thresholds depend on units and ethnicity.

When to use

Flag atherogenic dyslipidaemia and insulin resistance.

How it works

TG/HDL ratio (mg/dL). ≥ 3.5 suggests insulin resistance and small dense LDL.

Key points

  • Thresholds depend on units and ethnicity.
  • Associated with small dense LDL particles.
  • Use alongside the full lipid profile.

References

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.

Triglycerides150 mg/dL
HDL cholesterol50 mg/dL

→TG/HDL ratio3.0

  • Interpretation：Lower ratio — more favourable.
  • Note：Thresholds vary by units and ethnicity (mg/dL here).
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the limits and cautions when using Triglyceride/HDL Ratio?
For licensed clinicians and clinical researchers. Interpret results with history, investigations and local protocols; not a diagnosis or prescription, and not a substitute for multidisciplinary decision-making or local guidelines.
Does Triglyceride/HDL Ratio 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 Triglyceride/HDL Ratio calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
Inputs: Triglycerides 150 mg/dL, HDL cholesterol 50 mg/dL → Result: TG/HDL ratio 3.0（Interpretation: Lower ratio — more favourable., Note: Thresholds vary by units and ethnicity (mg/dL here).）
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