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Lipid Levels
lipids
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| borderline total cholesterol | 200-239 mg/dL |
| high total cholesterol | 240+ mg/dL |
| desirable total cholesterol | <200 mg/dL |
| optimal LDL | <100 mg/dL |
| near optimal LDL | 100-129 mg/dL |
| borderline high LDL | 130-159 mg/dL |
| high LDL | 160-189 mg/dL |
| very high LDL | 190+ mg/dL |
| high HDL | 60+ mg/dL |
| low HDL | <40 mg/dL |
| normal triglycerides | <150 mg/dL |
| borderline high triglycerides | 150-199 mg/dL |
| high triglycerides | 200-499 mg/dL |
| very high triglycerides | 500+ mg/dL |
| AAFP triglyceride screening guideline | Routine screening Q5 years |
| AAFP women 20+ lipid screening | If increased risk of CHD |
| AAFP men lipid screening | all 35+ |