Table 3 Lipid profile at the onset of sepsis showed that HDL level dropped to less than 15 mg/dl with range (4 to 13 mg/dl): elevation in triglyceride level out of normal range with no significant change in cholesterol level
Lipid profile | Range (mg/dl) | Average (mg/dl) | Mode (mg/dl) | Normal range (mg/dl) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HDL | 4 to 13 | 7.6 | 4 | 39 to 59 |
Triglycerides | 133 to 435 | 214.5 | 180 | 0 to 149 |
Cholesterol | 56 to 139 | 82.8 | 76 | 0 to 199 |