Types

• Very Low Density Lipoprotein is one of the four major lipoprotein. The other three are HDL, LDL and chylomicrons . LDL contains the highest amount of cholesterol, HDL contains the highest amount of protein, VLDL and Chylomicrons contains the highest amount of Triglycerides. 
• VLDL plays an important role in the formation of plaq...

Description

• 2-30 mg/dl

When to get Tested

• As a screening test for adults with no risk factors for heart disease
• When a person has one or more risk factors for heart disease( Cigarette smoking, Being overweight or Obese, Old age , Pre existing heart disease, Diabetes)

Elevated Level

• Increased risk of Atherosclerotic disease 
• Familial Hyper lipo proteinemia

Decreased Level