How is dyslipidemia diagnosed?

    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    Diagnosis of dyslipidemia is based on blood lipid levels. Dyslipidemia includes a wide range of abnormalities of lipid metabolism, and may be diagnosed by a combination of the following:

    • Total cholesterol over 240 mg/dL
    • LDL-C over 160 mg/dL
    • Triglycerides over 200 mg/dL
    • HDL-C under 40 mg/dL [1]

    References

    1. ^Kopin L, Lowenstein CDyslipidemia.Ann Intern Med.(2017-Dec-05)