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CHOL/HDL Ratio
Cholesterol Test
Question | Answer |
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What does it stand for? | Total cholesterol to high density lipoprotein ratio. |
What purpose does it serve? | Predicts an individual’s risk of developing atherosclerosis. |
What is the specimen type? | Blood! |
What is the average ratio? | 4.5 |
What is the best ratio? | 2 or 3, or less than 4 |
What does a high level indicate? | Higher risk of heart attacks. |