LDL (Direct)
LDL (Direct) is a clinical biomarker on the Liver panel, reported in mg/dL. Standard reference range: 0–100 mg/dL. Functional (optimal) range used by integrative practitioners: 0–75 mg/dL.
What is LDL (Direct)?
Direct LDL measurement quantifies LDL cholesterol without the Friedewald calculation, providing greater accuracy when triglycerides are elevated or clinical precision is critical.
Reference ranges
| Range type | Value (mg/dL) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (lab) | 0–100 | Typical Quest / LabCorp adult reference |
| Functional (optimal) | 0–75 | Integrative / functional medicine consensus |
How SomaVue interprets LDL (Direct)
SomaVue maps every result for LDL (Direct) against four clinical lenses — nutrient cofactors, toxin exposure, infection drivers, and circadian/hormonal context — and connects each interpretation to specific peer-reviewed citations. Pre-mapped clinical reasoning and cross-marker pattern detection are available inside the practitioner workspace.
See the full interpretation
Upload a patient PDF or enter values manually to see the four-lens analysis, cross-marker patterns, and cited evidence for LDL (Direct) and 205 other markers.
Try it freeEducational reference only. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, assay method, age, sex, and clinical context. Functional ranges represent integrative-medicine consensus and are not regulatory thresholds. SomaVue does not diagnose, treat, mitigate, or prevent disease. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider.