LDL cholesterol
A test that measures low-density lipoproteins (LDLs, also called "bad" cholesterol) in the blood; diabetes patients and patients diagnosed with high cholesterol should have this test at least annually.
| LDL cholesterol level | LDL cholesterol category |
|---|---|
| Less than 100 mg/dL | Optimal |
| 100-129 mg/dL | Near optimal/above optimal |
| 130-159 mg/dL | Borderline high |
| 160-189 mg/dL | High |
| 190 mg/dL and above | Very high |