Lipid Panel

VLDL Cholesterol

Normal range 2–30 mg/dL (0.05–0.78 mmol/L SI). Specimen: Serum (calculated).

Also known as: very-low-density lipoprotein.

2–30 mg/dLReference range

Reference range

Conventionalmg/dL

230

SImmol/L

0.050.78

Specimen	Serum (calculated)
Conventional range	2–30 mg/dL
SI range	0.05–0.78 mmol/L
Conversion factor	×0.0259 (conventional → SI)
Panel	Lipid Panel

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What is the normal range for VLDL Cholesterol?

The standard teaching reference range for VLDL Cholesterol is 2–30 mg/dL in conventional units, or 0.05–0.78 mmol/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum (calculated).

Source: Adult reference values compiled from Pagana & Pagana, Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, and Fischbach & Dunning, A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population — always use the range printed on the actual result.

Above the range

Common causes of a high VLDL Cholesterol

Hypertriglyceridemia
Metabolic syndrome

At the bedside

Nursing considerations

Usually estimated as triglycerides ÷ 5; carries triglyceride-rich particles.

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