Chart showing lipid profile normal and abnormal fasting values in mg/dL and mmol/L
Total cholesterol
| |
mg/dL |
mmol/L |
| Desirable |
Below 200 mg/dL |
Below 5.2 mmol/L |
| Borderline high |
200-239 mg/dL |
5.2-6.2 mmol/L |
| High |
240 mg/dL and above |
Above 6.2 mmol/L |
LDL cholesterol
| |
mg/dl |
mmol/L |
| Ideal for those with heart and diabetes |
Below 70 mg/dL |
Below 1.8 mmol/L |
| Optimal for those at risk |
Below 100 mg/dL |
Below 2.6 mmol/L |
| Optimal |
100-129 mg/dL |
2.6-3.3 mmol/L |
| Borderline |
130-159 mg/dL |
3.4-4.1 mmol/L |
| High |
160-189 mg/dL |
4.1-4.9 mmol/L |
| Very high |
190 mg/dL and above |
Above 4.9 mmol/L |
HDL cholesterol
| Desirable |
Below 40 mg/dl |
Below 1 mmol/L |
| Good |
40 to 59 mg/dl |
1 to 1.5 mmol/L |
| Very good |
60 mg/dl and above |
Above 1.5 mmol/L |
Triglycerides
| Desirable |
Below 150 mg/dL
|
Below 1.7 mmol/L |
| Borderline |
150-199 mg/dl |
1.7-2.2 mmol/L |
| High |
200-499 mg/dl |
2.3-5.6 mmol/L |
| Too high |
500 mg/dl and above |
Above 5.6 mmol/L |
