LDL cholesterol

The main cholesterol carried into artery walls.

Lab test

English: LDL cholesterol
Arabic medical term: البروتين الدهني منخفض الكثافة
Common Arabic term: الكوليسترول الضار
Abbreviation: LDL-C
Also called: الضار، الكوليسترول الضار، إل دي إل، ldl، bad cholesterol، ldl-c

Health topics

Total cholesterol to HDL ratio, and LDL to HDL ratio if you have LDL.

Public~2 min

For healthcare professionals

Estimate LDL cholesterol from a standard lipid panel using the Friedewald and NIH (Sampson) equations.

Professional~2 min