The ideal values are different for people without coronary artery disease or other risk factors than for those with known coronary artery disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure.

• LDL: 70 - 130 mg/dL (lower numbers are desired)
• HDL: greater than 40 - 60 mg/dL (higher numbers are desired)
• Total cholesterol: less than 200 mg/dL (lower numbers are desired)
• Triglycerides: 10 - 150 mg/dL (lower numbers are desired)
• VLDL: 2 - 38 mg/dL

Note: mg/dL = milligrams per deciliter

Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.

Abnormal values may be a sign that you are at increased risk for atherosclerosis and related disorders, including:

• Heart disease
• Kidney disease
• Poor blood supply to the legs
• Stroke