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Total Cholesterolmg/dL
Total cholesterol adds up the cholesterol carried by all lipoprotein particles (LDL, HDL, VLDL).
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What Total Cholesterol measures
Total cholesterol adds up the cholesterol carried by all lipoprotein particles (LDL, HDL, VLDL).
If your Total Cholesterol is low
Low total cholesterol is usually not flagged by labs and is often not a concern.
Commonly associated with
- Low intake or absorption
- Thyroid function
- Illness
If your Total Cholesterol is high
Total cholesterol above the range is looked at as part of overall cardiovascular risk together with LDL, HDL, triglycerides, blood pressure and family history.
Commonly associated with
- Dietary patterns
- Family history
- Thyroid function
- Reduced physical activity
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 100 – 199 mg/dL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your total cholesterol is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
Cholesterol, Total, Cholesterol
Related tests
This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.