Total cholesterol — lab reference
In the reference guideScreening measure, not a stand-alone treatment target.
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What’s searchable?Calcium, total — lab reference
Some search terms matchedCorrect for albumin when appropriate or measure ionized calcium.
Bilirubin, total — lab reference
Some search terms matchedFasting, Gilbert syndrome, hemolysis, and liver disease may alter result.
Total protein — lab reference
Some search terms matchedAsk your clinician to review albumin, globulin, and electrophoresis when indicated.
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.
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.
Total T4 — lab reference
Some search terms matchedAffected by thyroid-binding globulin, pregnancy, estrogen, and medications.
Total T3 — lab reference
Some search terms matchedAffected by binding proteins and nonthyroidal illness.
Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) — lab reference
Some search terms matchedAsk your clinician to read this result with iron, transferrin saturation, and ferritin.
Homocysteine, total — lab reference
Some search terms matchedNo universal wellness target. Ask your clinician to read this result with B12, folate, B6, kidney, thyroid, genetics, and medications.
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