Normal range is 2.5-4.6. A blood fat related in part to eating animal fats such as eggs, cheese, cream, liver, pork, beef, etc. Increased values may indicate a tendency to have hardening of the arteries. Proteins combined with lipids that serve as carriers of cholesterol. The higher the value, the less likely that cholesterol deposits are in the blood stream and the less likely the chance of coronary heart disease.
High levels can impair circulation and lead to hardening of the arteries.
Alcohol also will increase the value. Fast overnight test for accurate test results. An element absorbed in the intestine. Abnormal levels are found in pancreatitis, alcoholism and Addison's disease. Normal range is 1.8-2.4.