Definition of Health Check Items
Every individual health check item has its clinical significance and the results also vary according to gender, age and medical history. The following information and reference range of the results are for reference only and please do not interpret the report by yourself.
Instead, medical report should be explained by doctor or professional medical staff. Physical examination may also be required during report explanation for risk assessment and suggestions giving.
LDL, known as “bad cholesterol”, is relatively rich and easily create blockage in blood vessels. Therefore, the LDL level should maintain low to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Reference Range of LDL
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|
LDL Level |
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Optimal |
< 2.6 mmol/L |
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Near Optimal |
2.6 – 3.3 mmol/L |
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Borderline High |
3.4 – 4.1 mmol/L |
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High Risk |
4.2 – 4.9 mmol/L |
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Very High Risk |
> 4.9 mmol/L |