Enter the total cholesterol level and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level, as well as the triglycerides level into the calculator to determine the Cholesterol Index.
Cholesterol Index Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the Cholesterol Index.
CI = (TC / HDL) + (TG / 5)
Variables:
- CI is the Cholesterol Index
- TC is the total cholesterol level (mg/dL)
- HDL is the high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level (mg/dL)
- TG is the triglycerides level (mg/dL)
To calculate the Cholesterol Index, divide the total cholesterol level by the high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level. Then, divide the triglycerides level by 5. Add the two results together to get the Cholesterol Index.
What is a Cholesterol Index?
A Cholesterol Index, also known as a cholesterol ratio, is a calculation used by medical professionals to determine a person’s risk of developing heart disease. It is calculated by dividing the total cholesterol level by the high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or “good” cholesterol) level. A lower ratio indicates a lower risk of heart disease, as it means there is a higher proportion of good cholesterol in the body, which helps to remove low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad” cholesterol) from the bloodstream.
How to Calculate Cholesterol Index?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Cholesterol Index (CI).
- First, determine the total cholesterol level (TC) in mg/dL.
- Next, determine the high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level (HDL) in mg/dL.
- Next, determine the triglycerides level (TG) in mg/dL.
- Next, use the formula CI = (TC / HDL) + (TG / 5) to calculate the Cholesterol Index.
- Finally, calculate the Cholesterol Index using the obtained values for TC, HDL, and TG.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Total cholesterol level (TC) = 200 mg/dL
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol level (HDL) = 50 mg/dL
Triglycerides level (TG) = 150 mg/dL
