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Diagnosis

     Lipid disorders are diagnosed with blood tests that measure the level of cholesterol and tri-glyceride in the blood.

Blood Tests

     Cholesterol levels are checked with a blood test. A small blood sample is taken from a vein in your arm. You may need to fast for several hours, usually overnight, before your blood is taken. The test measures levels of
  • Total cholesterol
  • LDL (bad) cholesterol
  • HDL (good) cholesterol
  • Tri-glycerides


    • The readings are interpreted as follows

    Total Cholesterol
    Level Interpretation
    < 200 mg/dl Desirable
    200-239 mg/dl Borderline high
    > 240 mg/dl High

    LDL Cholesterol
    Level Interpretation
    < 100 mg/dl Optimal
    100-129 mg/dl Near optimal/above optimal
    130-159 mg/dl Borderline high
    160-189 mg/dl High
    > 190 mg/dl Very high

    HDL Cholesterol
    Level Interpretation
    > 60 mg/dl Protective against heart disease
    < 40 mg/dl A major heart disease risk factor

    Total Cholesterol
    Level Interpretation
    < 150 mg/dl Normal
    150-199 mg/dl Borderline high
    200-499 mg/dl High
    > 500 mg/dl Very high



    Sources
    American Heart Association
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute


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