Is Cholesterol 240 high, normal or dangerous? What does Cholesterol level 240 mean?

Your Cholesterol level of 240 is a High Cholesterol level.

High Cholesterol levels can be a sign of health issues. The typical range for normal levels is between 0 mg/dL and 200 mg/dL. If your levels fall outside this range, it's important to consult a doctor. Seeking medical advice for abnormal creatinine levels is suggested.

Normal range of Cholesterol found among men :0 - 200 mg/dL

Ideal values of Cholesterol depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal Cholesterol value
<5 years	40.96
5-10 years	41.943
10-15 years	42.95
15-20 years	43.981
20-25 years	45.037
25-30 years	46.118
30-35 years	47.225
35-40 years	48.358
40-45 years	49.519
45-50 years	50.707
50-55 years	51.924
55-60 years	53.17
60-70 years	54.446
70-80 years	55.753
80-90 years	57.091
90-100 years	58.461
>100 years	59.864

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease Cholesterol levels include:

• Chronic kidney disease
• Diabetes
• Lupus
• Familial hypercholesterolemia
• Hypothyroidism

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Normal range of Cholesterol found among women :0-200 mg/dL

Ideal values of Cholesterol depending on age (female) :

Age	Ideal Cholesterol value
<5 years	40.989
5-10 years	42.002
10-15 years	43.04
15-20 years	44.104
20-25 years	45.194
25-30 years	46.311
30-35 years	47.456
35-40 years	48.629
40-45 years	49.831
45-50 years	51.063
50-55 years	52.325
55-60 years	53.618
60-70 years	54.943
70-80 years	56.301
80-90 years	57.693
90-100 years	59.119
>100 years	60.58

If you take a Cholesterol blood test and the results are not in the normal range (0-200 mg/dL), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the Cholesterol Test Is Done :

When your doctor recommends a Cholesterol test, you'll likely undergo a simple blood draw specifically to measure Cholesterol levels. A pathologist, a specialist in disease study, will collect a small blood sample from your veins using a needle. Your Cholesterol test results are typically available within a few hours after the procedure.

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