Is HDL cholesterol 178 high, normal or dangerous? What does HDL cholesterol level 178 mean?

Your HDL cholesterol level of 178 is a High HDL cholesterol level.
High HDL cholesterol levels can be a sign of health issues. The typical range for normal levels is between 40 mg/dL and 60 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.
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Normal range of HDL cholesterol found among men :40 - 60 mg/dL
Age | Ideal HDL cholesterol value |
---|---|
<5 years | 40.712 |
5-10 years | 41.437 |
10-15 years | 42.175 |
15-20 years | 42.926 |
20-25 years | 43.69 |
25-30 years | 44.468 |
30-35 years | 45.26 |
35-40 years | 46.066 |
40-45 years | 46.886 |
45-50 years | 47.721 |
50-55 years | 48.57 |
55-60 years | 49.435 |
60-70 years | 50.315 |
70-80 years | 51.211 |
80-90 years | 52.123 |
90-100 years | 53.051 |
>100 years | 53.995 |
*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 | 40.733 |
5-10 years | 41.48 |
10-15 years | 42.24 |
15-20 years | 43.014 |
20-25 years | 43.803 |
25-30 years | 44.606 |
30-35 years | 45.424 |
35-40 years | 46.257 |
40-45 years | 47.105 |
45-50 years | 47.969 |
50-55 years | 48.848 |
55-60 years | 49.744 |
60-70 years | 50.656 |
70-80 years | 51.585 |
80-90 years | 52.531 |
90-100 years | 53.494 |
>100 years | 54.475 |
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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