Lipid Panel — LDL, HDL, Triglycerides — 60-Second Protocol
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lab guide · 2026-09-04
Three numbers on one line, and the ratio between two of them tells you more than any single one.
A lipid panel measures the main fats in the blood: LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Too much LDL increases the risk of coronary artery disease, and high triglycerides alongside high LDL or low HDL can add to it. Your own LDL goal depends on your risk and is set with your clinician.
The protocol
| Units | mg/dL |
| Standard range | LDL generally below 100; HDL at least 40 (men) / 50 (women); triglycerides below 150 mg/dL (ranges vary by lab) |
| Optimal range | per MedlinePlus: HDL above 60 is desired; LDL below 70 for people at high risk or with diabetes, below 55 after a heart attack or stroke |
| LDL >100 | above the general target — ask your clinician what your own LDL goal should be |
| HDL <40 (men) / <50 (women) | below the level NHLBI gives for a healthy lipid profile |
| HDL >60 | desired, per MedlinePlus |
| TG 150-199 | borderline high, per MedlinePlus |
| TG ≥200 | high, per MedlinePlus |
| Diet | a heart-healthy eating plan |
| Weight | weight management |
| Movement | regular physical activity |
| Goal | ask your clinician what your own numbers should be — they depend on age, blood pressure, weight, family history and more |
| Preparation | fast 9 to 12 hours before the test (water only), or as your lab instructs |
Full transcript
Three numbers on one line, and the ratio between two of them tells you more than any single one. LDL is the classic risk marker, but triglycerides and HDL put it in context. Optimal is LDL under one hundred, HDL above sixty, triglycerides under one hundred, and the triglyceride-to-HDL ratio under one and a half. A ratio above two is an insulin-resistance signal. Fewer refined carbs, more fibre and omega-3, weekly aerobic and strength work, retest in three months. And take the panel to a clinician — it is one input, not a verdict. agegen.ai. Generate your prime age! ~~ Mr. Age
Sources
- https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/cholesterol-levels/
- https://medlineplus.gov/cholesterollevelswhatyouneedtoknow.html
- https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000403.htm
- https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/blood-cholesterol/diagnosis
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