Reference intervals, optimal and target values in the context of the clinical interpretation of lipid profile

Abstract

The authors offer the solution of the problem with lipid reference intervals used in laboratory information systems (LIS). The authors recommend the use of optimal values harmonized with Czech national societies guidelines for upper limit of cholesterol (Ch), LDL cholesterol (LDL Ch) and triglycerides (TAG), or lower limit of HDL cholesterol (HDL Ch), respectively.

Keywords

• cholesterol
• HDL cholesterol
• LDL cholesterol
• triglycerides
• reference intervals
• optimal values
• target values