VLDL, Calculated details
What VLDL, Calculated shows
VLDL (very-low-density lipoprotein) is a type of cholesterol particle produced by the liver that primarily carries triglycerides through your bloodstream, and its cholesterol content is often estimated from your triglyceride level on a standard lipid panel, rather than measured directly. Elevated VLDL generally parallels elevated triglycerides and is linked to increased cardiovascular risk, often reflecting factors like excess calorie or refined carbohydrate intake, insulin resistance, or poorly controlled diabetes.
Tests that include VLDL, Calculated
This panel measures serum concentrations of total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and provides a calculated concentration of very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol. Comprehensive lipid assessment aids in evaluating cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and the likelihood of an ischemic event. It is also useful for the prevention and management of atherosclerotic disease and diagnosis of metabolic syndrome [1].
- Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol The 'bad' cholesterol that can build up in artery walls. A core marker used to assess cardiovascular disease risk.
- Total Cholesterol The combined measure of all cholesterol in your blood — HDL, LDL, and other lipoproteins together. A foundational marker of cardiovascular risk.
- Triglycerides A type of fat in your blood used for energy storage. Elevated levels are linked to increased cardiovascular risk and often reflect diet, weight, or metabolic health.
- HDL Cholesterol The 'good' cholesterol that helps remove excess cholesterol from your bloodstream. Higher levels are generally linked to lower cardiovascular risk.
- VLDL, Calculated Very-Low-Density Lipoprotein, a cholesterol particle that primarily carries triglycerides. Elevated levels are linked to increased cardiovascular risk.
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