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Each of these components have their own set of normal range values, which are
essential to maintain. Refer to the values mentioned-below.
Please note, different pathology centres make use of different measuring techniques
and hence, values can vary. The best way to rest assured is by allowing a physician
to define the exact meaning of the reports churned out by the pathology
technicians.What are Common Range Values?
LDL Cholesterol
* Normal: Below or equal to 100 mg/dL (2.59 mmol/L); for people with known
disease (diabetes or ASCVD), below 70 mg/dL (1.81 mmol/L) is considered ideal
* Near/above optimal: 100-129 mg/dL (2.59-3.34 mmol/L)
* Marginal high: Between 130 and 159 mg/dL (3.37-4.12 mmol/L)
* High: Between 160 and 189 mg/dL (4.15-4.90 mmol/L)
* Dangerously high: More than 190 mg/dL (4.90 mmol/L)
Total Cholesterol
* Optimal: below 200 mg/dL (5.18 mmol/L)
* Marginal high: 200-239 mg/dL (5.18 to 6.18 mmol/L)
* Very High: 240 mg/dL (6.22 mmol/L) or higher
HDL Cholesterol
* Low HDL level, high risk: below 40 mg/dL (1.0 mmol/L) in male and below 50
mg/dL (1.3 mmol/L) in female
* At par level, normal risk: between 40 to 50 mg/dL (1.0-1.3 mmol/L) in male
and from 50 to 59 mg/dl (1.3-1.5 mmol/L) in female
* High level, below average risk: 60 mg/dL (1.55 mmol/L) or more in both male
and female
Fasting Triglycerides
* Normal: below 150 mg/dL (1.70 mmol/L)
* Marginal: Between150 to 199 mg/dL(1.7-2.2 mmol/L)
* High: Between 200 and 499 mg/dL (2.3-5.6 mmol/L)
* Risky high: above 500 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L)
Non-HDL Cholesterol
* Desirable: Below 130 mg/dL (3.37 mmol/L)
* Near/over desirable: Between 130 and 159 mg/dL (3.37-4.12mmol/L)
* Marginal high: Between 160 and 189 mg/dL (4.15-4.90 mmol/L)
* High: Between 190 and 219 mg/dL (4.9-5.7 mmol/L)
* Risky high: More than 220 mg/dL (5.7 mmol/L)
A proper fasting lipid profile test is suggested for measuring youths who indicate
risk factors of developing any heart-related disease, based on the guidelines by
American Academy of Paediatrics. Fasting lipid test in kids without risk factors is
not required. Non-High-Density Lipoprotein (non-HDL-C) Cholesterol is the preferred
profile for non-fasting lipid testing. Non-HDL-C is measured by measuring total
cholesterol level & HDL-C, then checking the difference between both the profiles.
Other tests recommended alongside a lipid profile are as follows:-
* Very Low-Density Lipoprotein Level (VLDL)
* The LDL to HDL ratio
* The total cholesterol to HDL ratio
Testing:
Testing is important. It must be conducted from time to time
* when the risk factors showcase their existence in the body,
* when prior screenings showed very high-risk levels, or
* to check the potency of treatment
Summarizing the post above, a lipid profile test is typically associated with the
abnormal levels of cholesterol components present in the bloodstream. While high
cholesterol is quite manageable in nature, its best to get a proper treatment plan
formulated from a physician to maintain the right levels. The more proactive a
person, the better are his/her chances of steering away from related chronic
diseases.