Foster Care, Medical Evaluation — Laboratory Testing — Clinical Pathway: Outpatient Specialty

Foster Care Clinical Pathway — Outpatient Specialty Care

Laboratory Testing

9-11 Years and 12+ Years

Category Low Borderline Low Acceptable Borderline High High
Total Cholesterol     < 170 170-199 ≥ 200
LDL-C     < 110 110-129 ≥ 130
Non-HDL-C     < 120 120-144 ≥ 145
Triglycerides, 0-9 yrs     < 75 75-99 ≥ 100
Triglycerides, 10-19 yrs     < 75 90-129 ≥ 130
HDL-C < 40 40-45 > 45    
  • Abbreviations Key:
    • LDL-C: Low density lipoprotein cholesterol
    • HDL-C: High density lipoprotein cholesterol

 

Reference

National Heart Lung and Blood Institute Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents 2012