What should your cholesterol numbers be?
Cholesterol levels for adults Total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high. LDL cholesterol levels should be less than 100 mg/dL.
What is a good non HDL cholesterol number?
An optimal level of non- HDL cholesterol is less than 130 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), or 3.37 millimoles per liter (mmol/L). Higher numbers mean a higher risk of heart disease. To calculate your cholesterol ratio, divide your total cholesterol number by your HDL cholesterol number.
How is a total blood cholesterol score calculated?
Total blood (or serum) cholesterol score. This component of your test results is actually a composite of different measurements. Your total blood cholesterol score is calculated by adding your HDL and LDL cholesterol levels, plus 20 percent of your triglyceride level.
What do you need to know about a cholesterol test?
When you get a cholesterol test back, you’re typically given 4 numbers: The total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Here’s what you need to know to interpret the results like a pro: Total Cholesterol: The Total Cholesterol should fall below 200 mg/dL.
What should my blood cholesterol reading be for high risk?
Use the information below to interpret your results (with the help of your doctor, of course). This will help you get a better idea about your risk for heart disease. Total blood cholesterol level: High risk: 240 mg/dL and above. Borderline high risk: 200-239 mg/dL. Desirable: Less than 200 mg/dL.
What does a lipid profile mean for your cholesterol?
Lipid profile or lipid panel is a blood test that will give you results for your HDL (good) cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, triglycerides and total blood (or serum) cholesterol. Watch an animation about cholesterol score. HDL cholesterol is called “good” cholesterol. A healthy HDL-cholesterol level may protect against heart attack and stroke.