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Reference Values
Your total cholesterol readings deliver plasma equivalent results and
are displayed in milligrams of total cholesterol per deciliter of blood
(mg/dL). The measurement unit is based on the actual meter you
used.
Desirable
Borderline High
High
A healthcare professional will discuss values that are specifically
appropriate for each patient. At least two measurements of cholesterol
in separate occasions should be made before a medical decision is
made, since a single reading may not be representative of a patient's
usual cholesterol concentration. An elevated cholesterol level is only
one risk factor for heart disease. There are many others. A total
cholesterol level of less than 200 mg/dL is desirable.
Source: National Cholesterol Education Program. ATP III Guidelines At-A-Glance
Quick Desk Reference. National Institutes of Health. National Heart, Lung and
Blood Institute. NIH Publication No. 01-3305, May 2001.
Please consult your doctor to determine a target range that works
best for you.
Total Cholesterol (mg/dL or mmol/L)
< 200 mg/dL (5.1 mmol/L)
200 - 239 mg/dL (5.1 – 6.1 mmol/L)
≥ 240 mg/dL (6.2 mmol/L)
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