The Friedwald formula for estimating LDL cholesterol should NOT be used when:
A) HDL cholesterol is greater than 40 mg/dL.
B) Triglyceride is greater than 400 mg/dL.
C) Plasma shows no visible evidence of lipemia.
D) Total cholesterol is elevated based on the age and sex of the patient.

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The Friedewald formula, which estimates LDL cholesterol, should not be used when triglyceride levels are greater than 400 mg/dL because it becomes inaccurate at high triglyceride levels.

The Friedwald Formula for Estimating LDL Cholesterol Should NOT Be