Total cholesterol level
200 mg/dL less | Desirable |
200-239 mg/dL | Borderline high |
240 mg/dL or higher | High |
Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL)
100-129 mg/dL | Optimal |
130-159 mg/dL | Borderline high |
160-189 mg/dL | High |
190 mg/dL or higher | Very high |
High-density Lipoprotein (HDL)
40 mg/dL or higher | Desirable |
40 mg/dL less | Not desirable |
Triglycerides
150 mg/dL less | Normal |
150-199 mg/dL | Borderline high |
200-499 mg/dL | High |
500 mg/dL or higher | Very high |