What causes high LDL HDL ratio and low MCHC?

High LDL HDL ratio and low MCHC can be caused by many reasons.

If your LDL HDL ratio is in between 0.5 Ratio and 3 Ratio and your MCHC is in between 31.5 g/dL and 34.5 g/dL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for LDL HDL ratio and MCHC respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

Some examples of conditions that can increase or decrease LDL HDL ratio levels include:

• Hypothyroidism
• Lupus
• Familial hypercholesterolemia
• Chronic kidney disease
• Diabetes

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Normal range of LDL HDL ratio : 0.5 - 3 Ratio

Ideal values of LDL HDL ratio depending on age :

Age	Ideal LDL HDL ratio value
<5 years	0.50535
5-10 years	0.51076
10-15 years	0.51623
15-20 years	0.52175
20-25 years	0.52733
25-30 years	0.53297
30-35 years	0.53867
35-40 years	0.54443
40-45 years	0.55026
45-50 years	0.55615
50-55 years	0.5621
55-60 years	0.56811
60-70 years	0.57419
70-80 years	0.58033
80-90 years	0.58654
90-100 years	0.59282
>100 years	0.59916

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

Normal range of MCHC : 31.5 - 34.5 g/dL

Ideal values of MCHC depending on age :

Age	Ideal MCHC value
<5 years	31.837
5-10 years	32.178
10-15 years	32.522
15-20 years	32.87
20-25 years	33.222
25-30 years	33.577
30-35 years	33.936
35-40 years	34.299
40-45 years	34.295
45-50 years	34.291
50-55 years	34.287
55-60 years	34.283
60-70 years	34.279
70-80 years	34.275
80-90 years	34.271
90-100 years	34.267
>100 years	34.263

High LDL HDL ratio and low MCHC can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take LDL HDL ratio and MCHC blood tests and the results are higher than 3 Ratio for LDL HDL ratio and lower than 31.5 g/dL for MCHC, your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get these tests if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the LDL HDL ratio and MCHC Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants LDL HDL ratio and MCHC tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the LDL HDL ratio and MCHC blood tests, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your LDL HDL ratio and MCHC Test reports by your pathologist.

Medical References

• Mayo Clinic – Cholesterol ratio or non-HDL cholesterol: Which is most important?
• Cleveland Clinic – Cholesterol: Understanding Levels & Numbers
• NIH – Lipoprotein ratios: Physiological significance and clinical usefulness in cardiovascular prevention