LDL Cholesterol Calculator

Friedewald LDL Estimate

This calculator estimates LDL cholesterol from total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides using the Friedewald equation.

Method: In mg/dL, LDL is total cholesterol minus HDL minus triglycerides divided by 5. This is an estimate and is not suitable for very high triglycerides.

Understanding LDL Cholesterol

1. What This Calculator Measures

LDL cholesterol estimation uses a lipid panel to approximate low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.

2. How the Calculation Works

The calculator uses the Friedewald equation from total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.

3. Formula or Rule Used

LDL = total cholesterol - HDL - triglycerides / 5.

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