VLDL AND LDL

Question 1

What equation should be used to calculate for VLDL and LDL in TAG level of <400mg/dL?

Answer 1

Friedwald equation

Question 2

The friedwald equation is translated as?

Answer 2

LDL = Total Cholesterol - (HDL + VLDL)

Question 3

What is the formula for VLDL if the TAG level is <400mg/dL?

Answer 3

1. VLDL = TAG/5 (mg/dL)
2. VLDL = TAG/2.175 (mmol/L)

Question 4

What equation should be used for >400 mg/dL of TAG level?

Answer 4

DELONG EQUATION

Question 5

What is the formula for solving VLDL under >400 mg/dL of TAG level?

Answer 5

1. VLDL = TAG/6.5 (mg/dL)
2. VLDL = TAG/2.825 (mmol/L)

Question 6

If TAG level is >600 mg/dL, what is the formula?

Answer 6

VLDL = TAG x 0.16

Question 7

What is the normal/expected value for VLDL?

Answer 7

<140 mg/dL

Question 8

What is the normal/expected values for LDL?

Answer 8

Near/above optimal: 100-129 mg/dL

Question 9

Borderline value for LDL?

Answer 9

130-159 mg/dL

Question 10

High LDL value?

Answer 10

160-189 mg/dL

Question 11

Very high LDL value?

Answer 11

> 190 mg/dL