ADULT REFERENCE RANGES FOR LIPIDS

Question 1

Total cholesterol

Answer 1

140-200 mg/dL

(3.6-5.2 mol/L)

Question 2

HDL-C

Answer 2

40-75 mg/dL (1.0-2.0 mmol/L)

Question 3

HDL-C

Answer 3

40-75 mg/dL (1.0-2.0 mmol/L)

Question 4

LDL-C

Answer 4

50-130 mg/dL (1.3-3.4 mmol/L)

Question 5

Triglycerides

Answer 5

60-150 mg/dL (0.7-1.7 mmol/L)