Enter the total cholesterol level and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level into the calculator to determine the Non-HDL cholesterol level. This calculator can also evaluate any of the variables given the others are known.
Non Hdl Cholesterol Formula
The following formula is used to calculate Non-HDL cholesterol.
Non-HDL = TC - HDL
Variables:
- Non-HDL is the Non-HDL cholesterol level (mg/dL)
- TC is the total cholesterol level (mg/dL)
- HDL is the high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level (mg/dL)
To calculate the Non-HDL cholesterol level, subtract the high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level from the total cholesterol level.
What is a Non-Hdl Cholesterol?
Non-HDL cholesterol is a measure of the “bad” cholesterol in your body. It includes low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol, both of which can build up in the walls of your arteries and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Non-HDL cholesterol is calculated by subtracting your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the “good” cholesterol, from your total cholesterol.
How to Calculate Non Hdl Cholesterol?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Non-HDL Cholesterol level.
- First, determine the Total Cholesterol level (TC) in mg/dL.
- Next, determine the High-density lipoprotein cholesterol level (HDL) in mg/dL.
- Next, use the formula Non-HDL = TC – HDL to calculate the Non-HDL Cholesterol level.
- Finally, calculate the Non-HDL Cholesterol level.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
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
