LDL calculation lecture

Question 1

Step 1: Fasting Lab

Not required to measure total cholesterol or HDL

Required for measurement of triglycerides and a
calculated LDL
9 to 12 hour fast
Water is okay

Question 2

Friedwald equation

cLDL = TC - HDL - (Trig/5)

Question 3

Practice:

TC 266 mg/dL, Trig 177 mg/dL, HDL 35mg/dL

TC 178 mg/dL, Trig 100 mg/dL, HDL 46mg/dL

TC 180mg/dL, Trig 500mg/dL, HDL 80mg/dL