Is HDL cholesterol 170 high, normal or dangerous? What does HDL cholesterol level 170 mean?

Your HDL cholesterol level of 170 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 | 40.68 |
5-10 years | 41.372 |
10-15 years | 42.075 |
15-20 years | 42.79 |
20-25 years | 43.517 |
25-30 years | 44.257 |
30-35 years | 45.009 |
35-40 years | 45.774 |
40-45 years | 46.552 |
45-50 years | 47.343 |
50-55 years | 48.148 |
55-60 years | 48.967 |
60-70 years | 49.799 |
70-80 years | 50.646 |
80-90 years | 51.507 |
90-100 years | 52.383 |
>100 years | 53.274 |
*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 | 40.7 |
5-10 years | 41.413 |
10-15 years | 42.138 |
15-20 years | 42.876 |
20-25 years | 43.627 |
25-30 years | 44.391 |
30-35 years | 45.168 |
35-40 years | 45.959 |
40-45 years | 46.764 |
45-50 years | 47.583 |
50-55 years | 48.416 |
55-60 years | 49.264 |
60-70 years | 50.127 |
70-80 years | 51.005 |
80-90 years | 51.898 |
90-100 years | 52.807 |
>100 years | 53.732 |
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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