Table 1.
Description of Lipoprotein Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Diameter Range (nm) |
|---|---|---|
| LDLP concentrations, nmol/L | ||
| Total LDLP | Sum of LDLP subclass concentrations | 19–23 |
| Small LDLP | Small LDLP concentration | 19–20.4 |
| Medium LDLP | Medium LDLP concentration | 20.5–21.4 |
| Large LDLP | Large LDLP concentration | 21.5–23 |
| HDLP concentrations, μmol/L | ||
| Total HDLP | Sum of HDLP concentrations | 7.5–13 |
| Small HDLP | Small HDL concentration | 7.4–7.8 |
| Medium HDLP | Medium HDL concentration | 8.7–9.5 |
| Large HDLP | Large HDL concentration | 10.3–12 |
| TRLP concentrations, nmol/L | ||
| Total TRLP | Sum of TRLP subclass concentrations | 24–240 |
| Very small TRLP | Very small TRLP concentration | 24–29 |
| Small TRLP | Small TRLP concentration | 30–36 |
| Medium TRLP | Medium TRLP concentration | 37–49 |
| Large TRLP | Large TRLP concentration | 50–89 |
| Very large TRLP | Very large TRLP concentration | 90–240 |
| Mean particle sizes, nm | ||
| LDLP size | Mean LDLP size | 19–22.5 |
| HDLP size | Mean HDLP size | 7.4–13 |
| TRLP size | Mean TRLP size | 30–100 |