A patient has total cholesterol 300, TG 150, and HDL 25. What would be the LDL value? (All values in mg/dL): (A) 245, (B) 125, (C) 55, (D) 35
Answer is A. Ans. A. 245According to Friedewald's equation to calculate LDL-CLDLC=TC-HDLC-TG/5=300-25-150/5=245Also remember VLDL-C=TG/5