HomeLab TestCholesterol (Total)
Overview
A total cholesterol test measures the overall cholesterol in your blood, which includes LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol), and triglycerides. High levels of LDL and triglycerides can increase the risk of heart disease, while higher lev...
Risk assessment
Cardiovascular diseases, Dyslipidaemia, Atherosclerosis.
Ranges
Desirable: Less than 200 mg/dL Borderline High: 200 to 239 mg/dL High: 240 mg/dL and above.
Test result interpretation
A total cholesterol test measures the overall cholesterol in your blood, including LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol), and triglycerides. Here's a quick interpretation:
- Total cholesterol:
- Ideal: Less than 200 ...
Sample types
The cholesterol test requires you to give your blood sample for testing. You can either test for total cholesterol alone with this test or get a detailed picture of your lipid levels with the lipid profile test. Test Preparation The Cholesterol te...
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Sample Type:
blood
Fasting Required:
No
Description
total cholesterol level is lower than 200 mg/dL for both men and women. While rare, a total cholesterol level could be considered too low. However, there isn't yet a consensus among medical professionals on what would constitute such a level.
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