Blood Lipid Levels

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TOTAL CHOLESTEROL
Less than 200 mg/dl - Desirable blood cholesterol
200 - 239 mg/dl - Borderline-high blood cholesterol
240 mg/dl or higher - High blood cholesterol

HDL CHOLESTEROL - High density lipoprotein ("good cholesterol")
Greater than 40mg/dl (male) - Desirable HDL cholesterol
Greater than 50 mg/dl (female) - Desirable HDL cholesterol

LDL CHOLESTEROL - Low density lipoprotein ("bad cholesterol")
Less than 100 mg/dl - Desirable LDL cholesterol
130 - 159 mg/dl - Borderline-high LDL cholesterol
160 mg/dl or higher - High-risk LDL cholesterol

TRIGLYCERIDES
Less than 150 mg/dl - Desirable triglycerides
150 - 199 mg/dl - Borderline-high triglycerides
200 - 499 mg/dl - High triglycerides
500 mg/dl - Very high triglycerides