Cholesterol

Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs   What is the Lab Name for Cholesterol (Chol) Lab Values? Cholesterol   What is the Lab Abbreviation for Cholesterol? Chol   What is Cholesterol in terms of Nursing Labs? Cholesterol (Chol) is a lipid in the body. It is a part of cell membranes as well as a precursor for vitamin D, steroids, and bile acids. Cholesterol is primarily synthesized in the liver and intestines and is transported via lipoproteins. There are multiple types of lipoproteins, each have slightly different functions. The two most common types of lipoproteins are high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL).   What is the Normal Range for Cholesterol? <200 mg/dL   What are the Indications for Cholesterol? Determine risk of cardiovascular disease Evaluate response to treatment   What would cause Increased Levels of Cholesterol? Malabsorption Liver disease Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Obesity Cushing Syndrome Hypothyroidism Alcoholism Nephrotic Syndrome Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Gout Werner’s Syndrome Ischemic Heart Disease Von Gierke Disease Acute Intermittent Porphyria Pregnancy   What would cause Decreased Levels of Cholesterol? Burns Tangier disease Pernicious anemia Thalassemia Hyperthyroidism Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia Malnutrition Polycythemia Vera Anorexia