Total Cholesterol

 

Total Cholesterol

Category

Less than 200

Desirable

200 - 239

Borderline High

240 and above

High

 

LDL

 


LDL Cholesterol

LDL Cholesterol Category

Less than 100

Optimal

100 - 129

Near optimal

130 - 159

Borderline high

160 - 189

High

190 and above

Very high

 

HDL

 

HDL*

HDL Cholesterol Category

60 or more

Desirable - helps to lower risk of
heart disease

Less than 40

Major risk factor - increases the
risk for developing heart disease

*HDL (good) cholesterol protects against heart disease, so for HDL, higher numbers are better.

Triglycerides

 


Triglycerides

HDL Cholesterol Category

Less than 150

Normal (desirable)
heart disease

150-199

Borderline high

200 or more

High, may require treatment in
some people

 

 

Sources
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