Is HDL cholesterol 250 high, normal or dangerous? What does HDL cholesterol level 250 mean?

Your HDL cholesterol level of 250 is a High HDL cholesterol level.

High HDL cholesterol levels may indicate underlying health problems. The normal range is typically between 40 mg/dL and 60 mg/dL. If your levels are outside this range, it's important to speak with a healthcare provider. Consulting a doctor is recommended to determine the cause and appropriate next steps.

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The normal HDL cholesterol range for men is :40 - 60 mg/dL

**Ideal values of HDL cholesterol depending on age (male) :**
Age	Ideal HDL cholesterol value
<5 years	41
5-10 years	42.025
10-15 years	43.076
15-20 years	44.153
20-25 years	45.257
25-30 years	46.388
30-35 years	47.548
35-40 years	48.737
40-45 years	49.955
45-50 years	51.204
50-55 years	52.484
55-60 years	53.796
60-70 years	55.141
70-80 years	56.52
80-90 years	57.933
90-100 years	59.381
>100 years	59.344

*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	41.03
5-10 years	42.087
10-15 years	43.171
15-20 years	44.283
20-25 years	45.423
25-30 years	46.593
30-35 years	47.793
35-40 years	49.024
40-45 years	50.286
45-50 years	51.581
50-55 years	52.909
55-60 years	54.271
60-70 years	55.668
70-80 years	57.101
80-90 years	58.571
90-100 years	58.532
>100 years	58.493

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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 orders a HDL cholesterol test, it involves a straightforward blood draw to measure your HDL cholesterol levels. A pathologist or lab technician will take a small sample of blood from a vein using a needle. Your HDL cholesterol test results are usually available within a few hours.

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