Table 3 Desirable, borderline–high and high serum lipid concentrations (mg/dL) for children and adolescents from Cuiabá, Brazil
From: Serum lipids in Brazilian children and adolescents: determining their reference intervals
Parameter | Age group | Desirable | Borderline-High | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
(mg/dL) | (years) | <P75 | P75 - P95 | ≥P95 |
Total cholesterol | 1 – 2 | <160 | 160-188 | ≥189 |
3 – 8 | <170 | 170-198 | ≥199 | |
9 – 12 | <176 | 176-204 | ≥205 | |
Non-HDL cholesterol | 1 – 12 | <122 | 122-149 | ≥150 |
LDL cholesterol | 1 – 8 | <104 | 104-131 | ≥132 |
9 – 12 | <106 | 106-138 | ≥139 | |
Triglycerides | 1 | <127 | 127-188 | ≥189 |
2 – 5 | <98 | 98-138 | ≥139 | |
6 – 12 | <92 | 92-138 | ≥139 |