LDL Cholesterol
BloodLDLLDL-CЛПНЩ
The 'bad' cholesterol that can deposit in artery walls. It's the main target of cholesterol-lowering therapy.
Also known as: Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
Unit conversion
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| 1 … | mmol/L | mg/dL |
|---|---|---|
| mmol/L | — | 38.6698 |
| mg/dL | 0.0259 | — |
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LOINC code
13457-7
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