Lipid Panel
Definition
A blood test measuring total cholesterol, LDL ('bad' cholesterol), HDL ('good' cholesterol), and triglycerides. It assesses cardiovascular risk. Desirable total cholesterol is below 200 mg/dL.
Why It Matters
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. A lipid panel is the primary tool for assessing your risk and determining whether statin therapy is warranted. The ratio of LDL to HDL matters more than any single number.
In Your Records
Tabula Medica calculates your non-HDL cholesterol and LDL/HDL ratio automatically. The AI summary compares your cardiovascular risk profile across years, noting whether diet changes or medications are moving your numbers.
FHIR Resource Type
This data appears in your records as a FHIR DiagnosticReport resource. Tabula Medica standardizes this across all connected providers so your Lipid Panel data is always comparable.
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