A triglyceride-rich cholesterol particle measured by electrophoresis.
VLDL cholesterol is carried by very-low-density lipoproteins, which mainly transport triglycerides made by the liver. As VLDL delivers its triglycerides, it becomes LDL. This electrophoresis version measures the VLDL fraction using lipoprotein electrophoresis rather than the standard enzymatic assay.
The value and interpretation align with the standard VLDL estimate.
VLDL is one of the cholesterol fractions that can contribute to plaque buildup in arteries, and it tends to track with triglyceride levels. Measuring VLDL adds detail to your lipid profile and cardiovascular risk picture.
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 VLDL estimate and are guidance that varies by lab.
| Category | VLDL cholesterol |
|---|---|
| Normal | 0.1 to 0.8 mmol/L |
| Elevated | > 0.8 mmol/L |
VLDL tracks with triglycerides. Interpret alongside your full lipid panel.
Recent meals and alcohol raise triglycerides and therefore VLDL, so fasting is needed. The electrophoresis method separates fractions differently from the enzymatic assay, but values and interpretation align with the standard estimate.
Best read alongside triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL and HDL.
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