Lipid and lipoprotein reference values from 133,450 Dutch Lifelines participants: Age- and gender-specific baseline lipid values and percentiles

This observational study highlights striking gender- and age-related differences in plasma lipid profiles. The given reference ranges of plasma lipids can assist in early identification of individuals with hypocholesterolemia and hypercholesterolemia, especially familial hypercholesterolemia. These reference ranges are available for physicians and patients at www.my-cholesterol.care/.