HDL way higher than my LDL. WTF?

[ANC]

Hey Dr. Steve!


I went in to get a full heart/blood checkup a few weeks ago. My 2 week average for Blood Pressure is a nice 127/78. Today my doctor called with my blood work results back and everything is great (Liver, Thyroid, etc.). I have a slight Vitamin D deficiency which I'll finally start taking suppliments for.

Now for the question, He says my HDL is 117 and my LDL is 51. I know 51 is really good, but is it possible or did someone screw up my test?

[Dr Steve]

Hey Dr. Steve!


I went in to get a full heart/blood checkup a few weeks ago. My 2 week average for Blood Pressure is a nice 127/78. Today my doctor called with my blood work results back and everything is great (Liver, Thyroid, etc.). I have a slight Vitamin D deficiency which I'll finally start taking suppliments for.

Now for the question, He says my HDL is 117 and my LDL is 51. I know 51 is really good, but is it possible or did someone screw up my test?


That does seem odd...your HDL is wonderfully high, and your LDL is weirdly low. Are you sure he didn't get them backwards? If your LDL was 117 and your HDL 51 it'd sound more realistic.

Get him to give you a copy and let me know. I can explain it either way, but I hate to go into a three page answer if he just told you wrong :-)

your pal,


steve

[ANC]

Thanks, I do remember asking him to repeat the numbers, but I will give a call over today to make sure.

[Dr Steve]

Thanks, I do remember asking him to repeat the numbers, but I will give a call over today to make sure.


did you ever get the results, pal?