Your total cholesterol measured by electrophoresis.
Total cholesterol is the combined amount of cholesterol carried in all lipoprotein fractions in your blood, including LDL, HDL and VLDL. This electrophoresis version measures the fractions using lipoprotein electrophoresis rather than the standard enzymatic assay.
The value and interpretation align with the standard total cholesterol test.
Total cholesterol is a starting point for assessing cardiovascular risk, though the breakdown into LDL and HDL gives a clearer picture. Very high total cholesterol is linked to atherosclerosis and heart disease.
The electrophoresis method gives a comparable 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 total cholesterol assay and are guidance that varies by lab.
| Category | Total cholesterol |
|---|---|
| Desirable | < 5.0 mmol/L |
| Borderline | 5.0 to 6.2 mmol/L |
| High | > 6.2 mmol/L |
Interpret alongside LDL, HDL and your overall cardiovascular risk.
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 LDL, HDL, triglycerides and the LDL/HDL ratio.
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