Is Direct LDL cholesterol 172 high, normal or dangerous? What does Direct LDL cholesterol level 172 mean?

Your Direct LDL cholesterol level of 172 is a High Direct LDL cholesterol level.

High Direct LDL cholesterol levels can be a sign of health issues. The typical range for normal levels is between 0 mg/dL and 100 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 Direct LDL cholesterol found among men :0 - 100 mg/dL

Ideal values of Direct LDL cholesterol depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal Direct LDL cholesterol value
<5 years	5.086
5-10 years	5.173
10-15 years	5.262
15-20 years	5.353
20-25 years	5.445
25-30 years	5.539
30-35 years	5.634
35-40 years	5.731
40-45 years	5.83
45-50 years	5.93
50-55 years	6.032
55-60 years	6.136
60-70 years	6.242
70-80 years	6.349
80-90 years	6.458
90-100 years	6.569
>100 years	6.682

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

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Some examples of conditions that increase LDL cholesterol levels include:

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

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Normal range of Direct LDL cholesterol found among women :0-100 mg/dL

Ideal values of Direct LDL cholesterol depending on age (female) :

Age	Ideal Direct LDL cholesterol value
<5 years	5.089
5-10 years	5.179
10-15 years	5.271
15-20 years	5.364
20-25 years	5.459
25-30 years	5.556
30-35 years	5.654
35-40 years	5.754
40-45 years	5.856
45-50 years	5.96
50-55 years	6.066
55-60 years	6.173
60-70 years	6.282
70-80 years	6.393
80-90 years	6.506
90-100 years	6.621
>100 years	6.738

If you take a Direct LDL cholesterol blood test and the results are not in the normal range (0-100 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 Direct LDL cholesterol Test Is Done :

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

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