Is HDL cholesterol 196 high, normal or dangerous? What does HDL cholesterol level 196 mean?

Your HDL cholesterol level of 196 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.

Normal range of HDL cholesterol found among men :40 - 60 mg/dL

Ideal values of HDL cholesterol depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal HDL cholesterol value
<5 years	40.784
5-10 years	41.583
10-15 years	42.398
15-20 years	43.229
20-25 years	44.076
25-30 years	44.94
30-35 years	45.821
35-40 years	46.719
40-45 years	47.635
45-50 years	48.569
50-55 years	49.521
55-60 years	50.492
60-70 years	51.482
70-80 years	52.491
80-90 years	53.52
90-100 years	54.569
>100 years	55.639

*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

Ideal values of HDL cholesterol depending on age (female) :

Age	Ideal HDL cholesterol value
<5 years	40.808
5-10 years	41.632
10-15 years	42.472
15-20 years	43.329
20-25 years	44.204
25-30 years	45.096
30-35 years	46.006
35-40 years	46.935
40-45 years	47.883
45-50 years	48.85
50-55 years	49.836
55-60 years	50.842
60-70 years	51.868
70-80 years	52.915
80-90 years	53.983
90-100 years	55.073
>100 years	56.185

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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