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Total Cholesterol

Serum Cholesterol TC
Serum (SST) mmol/L

About this test

Sum of all cholesterol fractions. A major modifiable cardiovascular risk factor. Must be interpreted with other lipid fractions and overall cardiovascular risk.

Reference Ranges

Sex Age Range Notes
All ≥ 18 yrs < 5 Desirable <5.0; borderline 5.0–6.2; high ≥6.2 (UK guidance)

Clinical Interpretation

High / Increased
Hypercholesterolaemia — primary (familial), dietary, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, cholestasis, diabetes.

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Specimen
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Reporting Unit
mmol/L
Category
🧪 Clinical Biochemistry

⚠ Clinical Note
Reference ranges are indicative. Always interpret results in the context of the individual patient and local laboratory reference intervals, which may vary.