Lab reference

HDL Cholesterol

Lipids

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Reference range

Male40 to 200 mg/dL
Female50 to 200 mg/dL

About

The protective cholesterol fraction, where a HIGH value is the good one, unlike almost every other lipid.

When it is low

Increased CV risk, metabolic syndrome, sedentary lifestyle

When it is high

Protective - "good cholesterol". Higher is generally better

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