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Understanding Your Cholesterol Test Results
Understanding Your Cholesterol Test Results
After you get the results of your fasting cholesterol test, compare them with the National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines for healthy levels (see table, below).
Less than 100 mg/dL (less than 70 mg/dL for people at high risk) Optimal 100 129 mg/dL 130 159 mg/dL 160 189 mg/dL 190 mg/dL and above Near optimal/above optimal Borderline high High Very high
Triglyceride level Less than 150 mg/dL 150 199 mg/dL 200 499 mg/dL 500 mg/dL and above