The harmful cholesterol fraction measured by electrophoresis.
LDL cholesterol, often called the bad cholesterol, carries cholesterol through the blood and can build up in artery walls when it runs high. This electrophoresis version measures LDL using lipoprotein electrophoresis, which separates lipoprotein fractions in an electric field rather than the standard enzymatic assay.
The value and interpretation align with the standard LDL test.
High LDL is one of the strongest modifiable drivers of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk. Measuring LDL is central to assessing and managing heart risk, and it guides decisions on diet, lifestyle and medication.
The electrophoresis method gives a comparable LDL result and is read against the same reference ranges as the standard assay.
Aniva reads your result against research-backed ranges, not just the lab's wide normal. The reference shown below is specific to this biomarker.
Ranges align with the standard LDL assay and are guidance that varies by lab and individual risk.
| Category | LDL cholesterol |
|---|---|
| Optimal | < 3.0 mmol/L |
| Borderline | 3.0 to 4.1 mmol/L |
| High | > 4.1 mmol/L |
Targets are lower for people at higher cardiovascular risk. Interpret with your full risk picture.
Recent meals, alcohol, acute illness and some medications can affect lipid results. The electrophoresis method separates fractions differently from the enzymatic assay, but values and interpretation align with the standard test.
Best read alongside total cholesterol, HDL, triglycerides and the LDL/HDL ratio.
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