What is TC/HDL Ratio?
The total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol ratio is a number that is helpful in predicting risk for developing atherosclerosis. The number is obtained by dividing the total cholesterol value by the value of the HDL cholesterol. High total cholesterol and low HDL cholesterol will increase the ratio, and is undesirable. High HDL cholesterol and low total cholesterol will lower the ratio, and is desirable.