Is HDL cholesterol 72 high, normal or dangerous? What does HDL cholesterol level 72 mean?

Your HDL cholesterol level of 72 is a High HDL cholesterol level.

High 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.

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	42.88
5-10 years	45.967
10-15 years	49.277
15-20 years	52.825
20-25 years	56.628
25-30 years	56.334
30-35 years	56.042
35-40 years	55.751
40-45 years	59.765
45-50 years	59.455
50-55 years	59.147
55-60 years	58.841
60-70 years	58.536
70-80 years	58.233
80-90 years	57.931
90-100 years	57.631
>100 years	57.332

*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	42.966
5-10 years	46.152
10-15 years	49.575
15-20 years	53.251
20-25 years	57.2
25-30 years	56.885
30-35 years	56.573
35-40 years	56.261
40-45 years	55.951
45-50 years	55.643
50-55 years	59.769
55-60 years	59.44
60-70 years	59.113
70-80 years	58.788
80-90 years	58.465
90-100 years	58.144
>100 years	57.824

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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