HDL test
Alternate Names : High-density lipoprotein test
Normal Values
In general, your risk for heart disease, including a heart attack, increases if your HDL cholesterol level is less than 40 mg/dL. Men are at particular risk if their HDL is below 37 mg/dL. Women are at particular risk if their HDL if their HDL is below 47 mg/dL. An HDL 60 mg/dL or above helps protect against heart disease.
Women tend to have higher HDL cholesterol than men. Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
What do Abnormal Results Mean?
Low HDL levels may be a sign that you have an increased risk for atherosclerotic heart disease. A low HDL level may also be associated with:
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