Normal values:

A healthy LDL level is one that falls in the optimal or near-optimal range.

• Optimal: Less than 100 mg/dL (less than 70mg/dL for persons with a history of heart disease or those at very high risk for atherosclerotic disease)
• Near Optimal: 100-129 mg/dL
• Borderline High: 130-159 mg/dL
• High: 160-189 mg/dL
• Very High: 190 mg/dL and higher

Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.

What abnormal results mean:

High levels of LDL may be associated with:

• Increased risk of atherosclerotic heart disease
• Familial hyperlipoproteinemia

• Malabsorption (inadequate absorption of nutrients from the intestinal tract)
• Malnutrition

• Familial combined hyperlipidemia
• Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia
• Familial hypertriglyceridemia