Beta-hydroxybutyrate — lab reference
Some search terms matchedFasting, ketogenic diets, illness, and diabetes context materially affect interpretation.
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What’s searchable?Total cholesterol — lab reference
Some search terms matchedScreening measure, not a stand-alone treatment target.
LDL cholesterol — lab reference
Some search terms matchedRisk-based goals may be <100, <70, or <55 depending on primary/secondary prevention risk.
HDL cholesterol — lab reference
Some search terms matchedHigher HDL is not always protective; interpret within the entire risk profile.
Triglycerides — lab reference
Some search terms matched150-199 borderline high; 200-499 high; ≥500 severe and pancreatitis-relevant.
Non-HDL cholesterol — lab reference
Some search terms matchedRisk-based goals may be lower; useful when triglycerides are elevated.
VLDL cholesterol — lab reference
Some search terms matchedOften calculated. Less reliable when triglycerides are markedly elevated.
ApoB/ApoA-I ratio — lab reference
Some search terms matchedApproximate risk strata are sex-specific and assay-dependent.
Lipoprotein(a) — lab reference
Some search terms matched≥75 increased; ≥125 commonly treated as a risk-enhancing level. Units are not directly interchangeable with mg/dL.
High-sensitivity CRP — lab reference
Some search terms matched≥2 suggests higher cardiovascular risk; >10 may reflect acute inflammation and should generally be repeated when well.
BNP — lab reference
Some search terms matchedAge, kidney function, obesity, rhythm, and clinical setting affect interpretation.
NT-proBNP — lab reference
Some search terms matchedThe test method and the reason for testing affect which cutoff your clinician uses.
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