Is HDL cholesterol 26 low, normal or dangerous? What does HDL cholesterol level 26 mean?

Your HDL cholesterol level of 26 is a Low HDL cholesterol level.
Low 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 | 41.04 |
5-10 years | 42.107 |
10-15 years | 43.202 |
15-20 years | 44.325 |
20-25 years | 45.477 |
25-30 years | 46.659 |
30-35 years | 47.872 |
35-40 years | 49.117 |
40-45 years | 50.394 |
45-50 years | 51.704 |
50-55 years | 53.048 |
55-60 years | 54.427 |
60-70 years | 55.842 |
70-80 years | 57.294 |
80-90 years | 58.784 |
90-100 years | 58.744 |
>100 years | 58.704 |
*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 | 41.071 |
5-10 years | 42.171 |
10-15 years | 43.3 |
15-20 years | 44.46 |
20-25 years | 45.651 |
25-30 years | 46.874 |
30-35 years | 48.129 |
35-40 years | 49.418 |
40-45 years | 50.741 |
45-50 years | 52.1 |
50-55 years | 53.495 |
55-60 years | 54.928 |
60-70 years | 56.399 |
70-80 years | 57.909 |
80-90 years | 59.46 |
90-100 years | 59.417 |
>100 years | 59.374 |
Also Read :Symptoms of Low 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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