What should my lipid panel numbers be?

What should my lipid panel numbers be?

Normal: Less than 150 mg/dL. Borderline high: 150 to 199 mg/dL. High: 200 to 499 mg/dL. Very high: Above 500 mg/dL.

How do I read my cholesterol test results?

What Do the Test Results Mean?

1. LDL: 70 to 130 mg/dL (the lower the number, the better)
2. HDL: more than 40 to 60 mg/dL (the higher the number, the better)
3. total cholesterol: less than 200 mg/dL (the lower the number, the better)
4. triglycerides: 10 to 150 mg/dL (the lower the number, the better)

Which is worse LDL or triglycerides?

LDL is known as the “bad” cholesterol because having too much LDL may cause a buildup of plaque in your blood vessels. Triglycerides are also a type of fat found in your blood. High triglycerides, low HDL, and/or high LDL numbers can increase your risk for heart attack and stroke.

What are the normal ranges for a lipid panel?

It only takes a few minutes to collect the blood required for the lipid panel. It may take a few days, however, to receive the results. Normal values for total cholesterol are between 75 mg/dL and 169 mg/dL for those under 20. For adults over 21, the range is from 100 mg/dL to 199 mg/dL.

What happens when your HDL is below 40?

According to the National Cholesterol Education Program, HDL levels below 40 milligrams per deciliter increase your risk of developing heart disease. Estrogen tends to boost HDL levels, so young women often have higher HDL levels than men.

Is 240 cholesterol level good or bad?

Total cholesterol level above 240 mg/dl is considered high , which means that there is a significant risk of developing coronary heart artery complications or other complications.

Does a lipid panel need fasting?

Typically, fasting for 9-12 hours (drinking water only) before having your blood drawn is required, but some healthcare practitioners allow non-fasting lipid testing. In particular, children, teens and young adults (ages 2 to 24) may have testing done without fasting.