lipid panel: no LDL numbers when triglyceride is above 500. Why?

By artlam Thursday, March 15, 2007

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Why LDL numbers are not determinable, when triglycerides levels are above 500?

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Anonymous

3/20/07 5:10pm

artlam:

Thank you for your question. I recently forwarded your question on to a more knowledgeable expert. In the meantime, you might find the following website somewhat helpful: http://www.healthcentral.com/cholesterol/question-answer-27284-63.html

Hope this helps,

BrendanS

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lipid panel: no LDL numbers when triglyceride is above 500. Why?

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