Heart health
Triglyceride:HDL cholesterol ratio
Compares triglycerides with HDL cholesterol by division.
Understanding the result
Units and calculation method must be consistent. This ratio does not replace individual lipid results or clinical assessment.
Reading your report
Use the units, method and reference interval on your laboratory report. Your clinician can interpret the result alongside your history and other findings.
Sources & further reading
Educational summary · September 2026