Work out non hdl cholesterol instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
Subtracts HDL from total cholesterol to give the atherogenic non-HDL fraction, and reports the total-to-HDL ratio alongside it.
Non-HDL
Non-HDL = total cholesterol - HDL; ratio = total cholesterol / HDL
Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
It captures every apoB-carrying particle, needs no fasting sample and is often a better target than LDL when triglycerides are raised.
Guidelines commonly use a non-HDL target 30 mg/dL above the corresponding LDL target.