I had some blood test done and dont understand the results.?

Question

I'm a 39 year old man 5'5 160 lb, these are my results

cholesteral value 220 Low <239
triglyceride value 161 Low <199
HDL value 55 Low >40
LDL value133 Low <129
Can you tell me if these are ok ?

I play soccer 2 times a week and just quit smoking

Answer 1

Target for cholesterol is almost universal. Total should be less than 200, HDL greater than 40, Triglycerides less than 150. LDL is a bit trickier. It depends on your risk factors. Risk factors being these: Age greater than 45, smoker, family history of strokes/heart attacks, HDL less than 40, and high blood pressure. Since you said you just quit smoking, I'll err on the side of conservativeness. That would give you 1 risk factor.

LDL goal depends on how many minor risk factors (the ones listed) you have.
<2 risk factors, goal is <130
2 or more risk factors, goal is <100
If you have any one of major risk factors (known heart disease, diabetes, prior heart attack) the goal is <70.

All that said, your levels look decent, but bot great. Being only 39, I doubt it would be cost effective to treat that. But you can always continue your diet excercise program to help prevent heart disease.

Answer 2

These are the results of a Lipid panel also called Lipid profile. For cholesterol the desirable range is less than 200, triglycerides 40-150, HDLs 55-65 and LDLs 100. Your values are so different...are you in Canada? If I go by what you have here, the labs look good except for the LDLs - they're a little high but nothing to panic about.

But I can't help but wonder why you didn't ask for an explanation yourself?

Answer 3

Total cholesterol=goal is less than 200...low fat diet and increase exercise will help to lower this.

Triglycerides=pretty good range...to keep this down, avoid sweets and alcohol

HDL=this is your good cholesterol (the higher the better because it gives you a better ratio) 55 is pretty good because it balances out the LDL a little.

LDL=this is your "bad" cholesterol...should be under 120 for a healthy male with no risk factors (diabetes, hypertension, heart disease) ideally it should be lower. The low fat diet and increase in exercise will help to lower this, as well.

The HDL and LDL added together (with a lesser known value of VLDL) make up the total cholesterol. See how it works?

You're on the right track, but some diet and exercise modification may be needed to avoid future problems.

Answer 4

-Desirable cholestrol is less than 200 milligrams.
-Normal triglyceride levels are below 150. Levels above 200 are high.
-High-density lipoprotein(HDL)-or good colesterol. This takes cholesterol away from the cells and back to the liver, where it's either broken down or excreted
-Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) - often knowen as bad cholesterol. it carries cholesterol from the liver to the cells and, if supply exceeds demand, can cause harmful build-up of cholesterol.

Answer 5

Total Cholesterol
Under < 200 mg/dL is desirable
HDL Cholesterol (High Density Lipoprotein -"Good" Cholesterol) DESIRABLE
Men - 65 mg/dL
Women - 75 mg/dL
or Higher
The lower your HDL, the lower your total cholesterol (TC) should be!
Triglycerides IDEAL: Under <100m/dL
When triglycerides are "severly high" (greater than < 1000 mg/dL), there is a risk of developing pancreatitis.
LDL Cholesterol (Low Density Lipoprotein - "Bad" Cholesterol)
OPTIMAL: Under < 100 mg/dL

Answer 6

What kind of test is he using? Is it one of those little "put a bit of urine on a piece of plastic and look for bands" tests? Because they test for morphine as a sign of opiate use. But oxycontin and percocet don't form morphine in your body so they won't show up positive. You need a more advanced test in a specialist lab.

Answer 7

In 2001, guidelines from the National Cholesterol Education Panel recommended that all lipid tests be performed after fasting and should measure all four cholesterol components: total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides.

The total cholesterol measurement, as with all lipid measurements taken at all laboratories, will be listed as milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). In most cases, the higher your total cholesterol, the higher your risk for heart disease. A value of less than 200 mg/dL is desirable, placing you at less risk for heart disease. Levels over 240 mg/dL may put you at almost twice the risk of heart disease as someone with a level less than 200 mg/dL.

High LDL cholesterol levels may be the best predictor of risk of heart disease. If you have known heart disease, peripheral vascular disease (blockages in the blood vessels of the extremities), or diabetes, your LDL cholesterol should be below 100 mg/dL. If you have 2 or more heart-disease risk factors (smoking, high blood pressure, low HDL, a family history of heart disease, are a man over 45 or woman over 55), your LDL should be below 130 mg/dL. If you have none or 1 of the risk factors listed, your LDL cholesterol should be below 160.

HDL cholesterol levels more than or equal to 60 mg/dL will take away the increased risk from one risk factor and decrease your risk of heart disease. Levels below 40 mg/dL add a risk factor.

Triglyceride levels are also becoming an important predictor of risk for heart disease. Even if you have low LDL and high HDL cholesterol, high triglyceride levels may put you at risk. Normal triglyceride levels are less than 150 mg/dL and can be incorrectly elevated if a 9-12 hour fast was not completed.

It is important to discuss your results with your doctor to determine the best therapy given your risk factors and lifestyle.

Also look at the ratio between total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol. These values are often reported as a ratio: if your total cholesterol is 240 mg/dl and your HDL cholesterol is 40 mg/dl, the ratio is 240/40 = 6. A ratio above 5 means higher risk, while a ratio below 4 means lower risk.

Answer 8

Most men would give their eye teeth to have results like yours. You are in the 'perfect' range. I wouldn't worry, but if you do have your Dr. explain these results. You could also call his/her office and tell the nurse you would like to know just what all this means. They will be happy to tell you.

Answer 9

Yes those are pretty good.
Even though LDL is a little high, HDL is very good and probably makes up for it. If you exercise more, eat more fiber, and watch your fat and cholesterol intake, you will be even better (getting LDL under 129).

Answer 10

Go see your doc, that's the best way to have a fair analysis.