Is HDL cholesterol 140 high, normal or dangerous? What does HDL cholesterol level 140 mean?

Your HDL cholesterol level of 140 is a High HDL cholesterol level.
High HDL cholesterol levels may signal health problems. Generally, levels between 40 mg/dL to 60 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.
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Normal range of HDL cholesterol found among men :40 - 60 mg/dL
Age | Ideal HDL cholesterol value |
---|---|
<5 years | 40.56 |
5-10 years | 41.128 |
10-15 years | 41.704 |
15-20 years | 42.288 |
20-25 years | 42.88 |
25-30 years | 43.48 |
30-35 years | 44.089 |
35-40 years | 44.706 |
40-45 years | 45.332 |
45-50 years | 45.967 |
50-55 years | 46.611 |
55-60 years | 47.264 |
60-70 years | 47.926 |
70-80 years | 48.597 |
80-90 years | 49.277 |
90-100 years | 49.967 |
>100 years | 50.667 |
*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records
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Some examples of conditions that decrease HDL cholesterol levels include:
- Liver disease
- Taking certain drugs such as corticosteroids
- Chronic kidney disease
- Lupus
- Diabetes

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Normal range of HDL cholesterol found among women :40-60 mg/dL
Age | Ideal HDL cholesterol value |
---|---|
<5 years | 40.577 |
5-10 years | 41.162 |
10-15 years | 41.756 |
15-20 years | 42.358 |
20-25 years | 42.969 |
25-30 years | 43.589 |
30-35 years | 44.218 |
35-40 years | 44.856 |
40-45 years | 45.503 |
45-50 years | 46.159 |
50-55 years | 46.825 |
55-60 years | 47.5 |
60-70 years | 48.185 |
70-80 years | 48.88 |
80-90 years | 49.585 |
90-100 years | 50.3 |
>100 years | 51.025 |
Also Read :Symptoms of High HDL cholesterol
If you take a HDL cholesterol blood test and the results are not in the normal range (40-60 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 HDL cholesterol Test Is Done :
When your doctor recommends a HDL cholesterol test, you'll likely undergo a simple blood draw specifically to measure HDL cholesterol levels. A pathologist, a specialist in disease study, will collect a small blood sample from your veins using a needle. Your HDL cholesterol test results are typically available within a few hours after the procedure.
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