LDL Cholesterol

LDL-C reports cholesterol carried in low-density lipoprotein particles and is one part of a clinician's broader cardiovascular assessment.

SomaZeus display band

For care decisions, use the interval printed by the reporting lab and ask your clinician. Labs, assay methods, and individual context vary; the numbers below are SomaZeus display guidance.

Watch points

Watch point 1: at or above 190 mg/dL
Watch point 2: at or above 160 mg/dL
Watch point 3: at or above 130 mg/dL

SomaZeus uses the same watch points for men and women in this display.

Why hard-training athletes watch it

Genetics, health conditions, medications, nutrition, activity, and other factors may affect interpretation. A dated log gives a clinician context but cannot assign a cause.

When to retest

Ask your clinician whether and when a repeat is appropriate and which lipid measurements are needed for comparison.

Talk to your clinician

Your clinician can interpret LDL-C alongside the full lipid panel, medical and family history, medications, and reporting lab interval.