We use the formula:
LDL cholesterol = total cholesterol - HDL cholesterol - (triglyceride / 2.2)
The reciprocal of 2.2 being 0.4545... just about splits the difference between your values.
Richard Ball
Pathology Computer Manager
Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust
Luton, LU4 0DZ
Tel: 01582 505416
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