Is Cholesterol 242 high, normal or dangerous? What does Cholesterol level 242 mean?

Your Cholesterol level of 242 is a High Cholesterol level.

High Cholesterol levels may signal health problems. Generally, levels between 0 mg/dL to 200 mg/dL are considered normal. However, if your levels fall outside this range, it is important to seek medical advice. Consulting a doctor for abnormal creatinine levels is recommended.

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	40.968
5-10 years	41.959
10-15 years	42.974
15-20 years	44.014
20-25 years	45.079
25-30 years	46.17
30-35 years	47.287
35-40 years	48.431
40-45 years	49.603
45-50 years	50.803
50-55 years	52.032
55-60 years	53.291
60-70 years	54.581
70-80 years	55.902
80-90 years	57.255
90-100 years	58.641
>100 years	60.06

*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	40.997
5-10 years	42.019
10-15 years	43.066
15-20 years	44.139
20-25 years	45.239
25-30 years	46.367
30-35 years	47.523
35-40 years	48.708
40-45 years	49.922
45-50 years	51.166
50-55 years	52.441
55-60 years	53.748
60-70 years	55.088
70-80 years	56.461
80-90 years	57.868
90-100 years	59.31
>100 years	60.788

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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