Reference Ranges

Total Cholesterol (mg/dL / mmol/L)
Category mg/dL mmol/L
Desirable <200 <5.2
Borderline High 200–239 5.2–6.2
High ≥240 ≥6.2

 

HDL Cholesterol (mg/dL / mmol/L)
Category mg/dL mmol/L
Low (Undesirable) <40 <1.04
Borderline 40–59 1.04–1.55
High (Desirable) >60 >1.55

 

LDL Cholesterol (mg/dL / mmol/L)
Category mg/dL mmol/L
Optimal <100 <2.6
Near / Above Optimal 100–129 2.6–3.3
Borderline High 130–159 3.4–4.1
High 160–189 4.1–4.9
Very High ≥190 ≥4.9

 

LDL / HDL Ratio Interpretation
Optimal <4.0
Borderline 4.0–5.0
High Risk >6.0

 

Triglycerides (mg/dL / mmol/L)
Category mg/dL mmol/L
Normal <150 <1.70
Borderline High 150–199 1.70–2.25
High 200–499 2.26–5.64
Very High ≥500 ≥5.65