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LDL medical abbreviation

LDL means "low-density lipoprotein".

Each meaning matched at least two public references (4 in all for LDL), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.

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Related abbreviations

  • HDLhigh-density lipoprotein
  • CHOLcholesterol
  • VLDLvery-low-density lipoprotein
  • A1Chemoglobin A1c
  • ABGarterial blood gas
  • ALTalanine aminotransferase

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What does LDL mean in medical terms?

LDL means "low-density lipoprotein".

Where is LDL used?

LDL shows up in lab orders and charting. Its category here is lab.

Is LDL on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?

No. LDL is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.

Source: MedlinePlus Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations (NLM); NCI Thesaurus, including CDISC SDTM terminology (NCI EVS); NLM SPECIALIST Lexicon abbreviations file (LRABR); Army Regulation 40-66, Appendix B: Authorized Medical Records Abbreviations. Data as of October 23, 2026. Last updated October 23, 2026. How we source data. Spotted an error? Send a correction.

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