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Healthy adults should have their cholesterol levels checked regularly with a blood test called a lipid profile, which includes: total, LDL (low-density lipoprotein), and HDL (high-density...
Your test results will show your cholesterol levels in milligrams per deciliter of blood, or mg/dL. Total cholesterol and HDL (good) cholesterol are among numerous factors your health care professional can use to predict your lifetime or 10-year risk for a heart attack or stroke.
Your HDL (“good” cholesterol) is the one number you want to be high (ideally above 60). Your LDL (“bad” cholesterol) should be below 100. Your total should be below 200. Talk with your provider about what your results mean for you and how to manage your cholesterol.
Results. In the United States, cholesterol levels are measured in milligrams (mg) of cholesterol per deciliter (dL) of blood. In Canada and many European countries, cholesterol levels are measured in millimoles per liter (mmol/L). To interpret your test results, use these general guidelines.
What are normal lipid panel results? The optimal level (measured in milligrams per deciliter of blood — mg/dL) for each of the four standard tests in a lipid panel are as follows: Total cholesterol: Below 200 mg/dL. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol: Above 60 mg/dL.
The optimal values in a lipid panel depend on your age and gender. Keep reading to learn more about the optimal range and what might influence your results.
Ask your healthcare provider what your test results mean for you. Results are given in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Here are the ranges for total cholesterol in adults: