What causes high VLDL and low MCHC?

High VLDL and low MCHC can be caused by many reasons.

If your VLDL is in between 0 mg/dL and 30 mg/dL and your MCHC is in between 31.5 g/dL and 34.5 g/dL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for VLDL and MCHC respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

Normal range of VLDL : 0 - 30 mg/dL

Ideal values of VLDL depending on age :

Age	Ideal VLDL value
<5 years	5.05
5-10 years	5.101
10-15 years	5.152
15-20 years	5.204
20-25 years	5.256
25-30 years	5.309
30-35 years	5.362
35-40 years	5.416
40-45 years	5.471
45-50 years	5.526
50-55 years	5.582
55-60 years	5.638
60-70 years	5.695
70-80 years	5.752
80-90 years	5.81
90-100 years	5.869
>100 years	5.928

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease VLDL levels include:

• Chronic kidney disease
• Taking certain drugs such as corticosteroids
• Liver disease
• Excessive alcohol use
• Diabetes

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Normal range of MCHC : 31.5 - 34.5 g/dL

Ideal values of MCHC depending on age :

Age	Ideal MCHC value
<5 years	31.817
5-10 years	32.137
10-15 years	32.461
15-20 years	32.788
20-25 years	33.118
25-30 years	33.451
30-35 years	33.788
35-40 years	34.128
40-45 years	34.472
45-50 years	34.468
50-55 years	34.464
55-60 years	34.46
60-70 years	34.456
70-80 years	34.453
80-90 years	34.45
90-100 years	34.447
>100 years	34.444

High VLDL and low MCHC can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take VLDL and MCHC blood tests and the results are higher than 30 mg/dL for VLDL and lower than 31.5 g/dL for MCHC, your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get these tests if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the VLDL and MCHC Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants VLDL and MCHC tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the VLDL and MCHC blood tests, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your VLDL and MCHC Test reports by your pathologist.