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Estimates LDL cholesterol with the Friedewald equation, which infers VLDL as one fifth of the triglyceride concentration.
Friedewald equation
LDL = total cholesterol - HDL - triglycerides/5 (mg/dL). In mmol/L the divisor is 2.2.
Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
Above 400 mg/dL triglycerides, in non-fasting samples and at very low LDL values, where a direct assay is preferred.
Non-HDL cholesterol needs no triglyceride assumption and is a useful check when Friedewald is borderline.