LDL Medium
Medium-sized LDL particles sit between large buoyant and small dense LDL in advanced subfraction analysis. Their atherogenic potential is intermediate, and their share of total LDL helps characterize the overall LDL distribution. Values are interpreted alongside small dense LDL, LDL peak size, and overall LDL particle number for refined cardiovascular risk assessment.
Optimal range: who says what
No institution or named practitioner we track states an optimal target for LDL Medium. How we verify ranges.
- General guidance, no named sourceLower is favorableSmaller LDL subfractions carry the atherogenic association. Cutoffs are lab- and method-dependent
- Lab reference intervalVaries by lab methodologyWhat a lab report flags against. A lab interval is not an optimal target.
2 providers include this
Lipid Panel / Cardiovascular Health
Why LDL Medium matters
Part of advanced lipid subfraction analysis. Medium LDL particles have intermediate atherogenic potential between large buoyant and small dense LDL.
Which Providers Test LDL Medium?
Blueprint is both the cheapest ($365/year) and the most comprehensive (100+ biomarkers) panel that includes LDL Medium.
2 panels that include it, cheapest first
| Provider | Annual Cost | Total Biomarkers | $/Biomarker |
|---|---|---|---|
| $365 | 100+ | $3.65 | |
| $499 | 100+ | $4.99 |
$/Biomarker is annual cost divided by the panel's advertised biomarker count, not the price of this one test. We track 23 blood test providers (32 plans); 21 of those plans are itemized marker by marker. Compare all of them.
19 itemized panels do not include LDL Medium
Superpower · WHOOP Advanced Labs · Labcorp OnDemand · Life Extension Elite · Everlywell · Mito Health · InsideTracker · Function Health · Marek Health Base · Marek Health Comprehensive · Marek Health Complete · Marek Health Executive · Empirical Health · Oura Health Panels · SiPhox Health · Hims Labs · Healthspan · Vitality Blueprint Standard · Vitality Blueprint Elite
11 providers not itemized in our matrix
We have not itemized these marker by marker (some sell tests one at a time), so this page cannot say whether they offer LDL Medium. Check with them directly.
Life Extension Standard · Quest Health · Ultrahuman Blood Vision · Lifeforce · Hundred Health · Personalabs · Walk-In Lab · HealthLabs · WHOOP Specialized Panels · Marek Health Essential · Vitality Blueprint Upload
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the optimal range for LDL Medium?
No institution or named practitioner we track states an optimal target for LDL Medium. General guidance without a named source: Lower is favorable (Smaller LDL subfractions carry the atherogenic association). Lab reference interval: Varies by lab methodology. That is what a lab report flags against, not an optimal target.
Which blood test providers include LDL Medium?
2 of the 21 blood testing panels we itemize marker by marker include LDL Medium in their panels. This biomarker has limited availability.
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Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider about your specific health needs.
Last reviewed Aug 26, 2026 · First published Mar 5, 2026