LDL CHOLESTEROL - DIRECT

What is Cholesterol - LDL?

A Cholesterol - LDL test is a blood test that measures the levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in the body. This test is done to evaluate your cardiovascular health, especially when you have risk factors, such as obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. It is also done as part of a routine health checkup or a lipid profile.

Interpreting Cholesterol - LDL results

Interpretations

• If the LDL cholesterol level is less than 100 mg/dL - Optimal 

• If it is between 100-129 mg/dL — Near optimal, above optimal 

• Levels between 130-159 mg/dL — Borderline high 

• Level between 160-189 mg/dL — High 

• Greater than 189 mg/dL— Very high

Low levels of LDL cholesterol are not generally a concern and are not monitored.