Cholesterol
Sample: Serum 0.5 mL
Status: Accredited
Schedule: Daily
Units: mg/dL Factor x 0.02586 = mmol/L
Range: M: Up to 200 mg/dL F: Up to 175 mg/dL
Remarks: Increased serum Cholesterol is observed in persons with elevated Coronary disease risk Hypothyroid persons shows high LDL and low HDL. Very low cholesterol levels are found in hyperthyroidism, severe liver disease, pernicious anemia, and with increased estrogens.High cholesterol levels are associated with atherosclerosis and heart disease risk
