Total cholesterol / HDL cholesterol ratio
Heart healthThis ratio evaluates overall cholesterol relative to protective HDL cholesterol.
It is a commonly used measure of lipid-related cardiovascular risk.
Reference range
Female
04.56
High normal
High intermediate
High
Source: Ahead Health benchmark
Male
056
High normal
High intermediate
High
Source: Ahead Health benchmark
Reference ranges may vary between labs and assays. Always interpret results with your healthcare provider.
Why this matters
Higher values indicate a greater likelihood of plaque development and heart disease. Maintaining a lower ratio with a healthy diet, exercise, and smoking avoidance supports long-term cardiovascular protection.
How this connects to other biomarkers
- High ratio with normal ApoB suggests large particle dyslipidemia, while high ratio with elevated ApoB indicates numerous atherogenic particles.
- The ratio with inflammatory markers helps determine if dyslipidemia is primarily metabolic or inflammatory.
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