Is HDL cholesterol 38 low, normal or dangerous? What does HDL cholesterol level 38 mean?
Your HDL cholesterol level of 38 is a Low HDL cholesterol level.
High levels of HDL cholesterol in the blood indicate a variety of health problems. If your blood HDL cholesterol level is between 40 mg/dL and 60 mg/dL, you probably do not have an underlying health problem. But if HDL cholesterol levels are not in this range, you should see a doctor immediately.
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Normal range of HDL cholesterol found among men : 40 - 60 mg/dL
| Age | Ideal HDL cholesterol value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 41.52 |
| 5-10 years | 43.098 |
| 10-15 years | 44.736 |
| 15-20 years | 46.436 |
| 20-25 years | 48.201 |
| 25-30 years | 50.033 |
| 30-35 years | 51.934 |
| 35-40 years | 53.907 |
| 40-45 years | 55.955 |
| 45-50 years | 58.081 |
| 50-55 years | 57.997 |
| 55-60 years | 57.913 |
| 60-70 years | 57.83 |
| 70-80 years | 57.747 |
| 80-90 years | 59.941 |
| 90-100 years | 59.855 |
| >100 years | 59.768 |
*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records
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Normal range of HDL cholesterol found among women : 40-60 mg/dL
| Age | Ideal HDL cholesterol value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 41.566 |
| 5-10 years | 43.193 |
| 10-15 years | 44.884 |
| 15-20 years | 46.641 |
| 20-25 years | 48.467 |
| 25-30 years | 50.364 |
| 30-35 years | 52.335 |
| 35-40 years | 54.383 |
| 40-45 years | 56.512 |
| 45-50 years | 58.724 |
| 50-55 years | 58.634 |
| 55-60 years | 58.544 |
| 60-70 years | 58.454 |
| 70-80 years | 58.365 |
| 80-90 years | 58.275 |
| 90-100 years | 58.186 |
| >100 years | 58.096 |
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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.
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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How the HDL cholesterol Test Is Done :
If your doctor wants HDL cholesterol test on you, you may need a HDL cholesterol blood test. During the HDL cholesterol blood test, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your HDL cholesterol Test report by your pathologist.
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