Getting Started
Indices
Inflammation
Bone and mineral
Glucose and insulin
Lipids
Nerve and blood vessel
Oxidative stress and fibrosis
Kidney and protein
Cartilage
TC
Total cholesterol
High
225.6mg·dL⁻¹Ref 120–199 mg·dL⁻¹
Z +3.35↑ Bad
The card shows an example result of 225.6 mg·dL⁻¹, which is 3.35 SD above the mean.
What it measures
The sum of cholesterol in LDL, HDL, and other lipoproteins. Cholesterol is needed for cells and hormones, but too much in the blood builds up in arteries.
Reference range
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | TC |
| Group | Lipids |
| Unit | mg·dL⁻¹ |
| Healthy range | 120–199 |
| Mean | 159.5 |
| SD | 19.75 |
| Direction | ↑ Bad — a raised value is the concern. |
The mean is (low + high) / 2 and the SD is (high − low) / 4, so the healthy range covers Z from −2 to +2.
Reading the result
- High — Linked to a higher risk of heart disease. Look at LDL and HDL to see which part is raised.
- Low — Not the concern this panel tracks.
Notes
- A high HDL can raise total cholesterol, so it is less useful on its own.
- This page is general information, not medical advice. Discuss results with a clinician.