Biomarker category
Lipids & cholesterol
Cholesterol fractions and triglycerides from lipid panels — often reviewed together over years.
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LDL cholesterol
LDL cholesterol is one component of a lipid panel and is often discussed in conversations about cardiovascular risk.
HDL cholesterol
HDL cholesterol is another lipid-panel marker commonly reviewed alongside LDL and triglycerides.
Triglycerides
Triglycerides are a type of fat in the blood, typically reported as part of a lipid panel.
Total cholesterol
Total cholesterol adds up LDL, HDL, and a portion of triglycerides on a lipid panel.
Non-HDL cholesterol
Non-HDL cholesterol is total cholesterol minus HDL cholesterol.