In light of the new NICE lipid guidance (CG 181) I’m interested to know whether labs are reporting non-HDL cholesterol values for patients. If so what ranges/interpretation do you provide and has this test replaced the total/HDL cholesterol
ratio or do you report both?
Thanks for your help,
Louise
Louise Hassall
Principal Clinical Biochemist
St. Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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