Beginning October 1, 2009, the "Lipid Panel" orderable within Epic will include a calculation for non-high density lipoprotein (non-HDL-C). Non-HDL-C is calculated as total cholesterol minus HDL. The addition of non-HDL-C to the Lipid Panel reflects the recognition of this calculated value as a predictive factor in cardiovascular disease. The reference ranges for non-HDL-C are based on National Cholesterol Education III guidelines:

Desirable: Borderline high: High: Very high:		< 130 mg/dL 139-159 mg/dL 160-189 mg/dL > or = 190 mg/dL

Because non-HDL-C is simply a calculated parameter, there are no changes to the sample requirements for the "Lipid Panel". Questions can be directed to Matthew Krasowski, M.D., Ph.D. (Medical Director, Clinical Chemistry Laboratory) at 384-9380.