HDL cholesterol
Background:
Part of lipid profile - evaluation of cardiovascular disease risk
Reference ranges:
| Age range | Reference ranges (mmol/L) | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | Females | 1.0 - 2.1 |
| Males | 0.9 - 2.0 | |
Results outside the reference range do not necessarily indicate disease. Similarly, results within the reference range do not preclude abnormality. Please contact the Duty Biochemist for discussion of individual patient results.
Other Comments:
For more information, please see the following: HDL-cholesterol - Lab Tests Online
See also: Total Cholesterol, LDL-Cholesterol, Triglycerides
About This Test
Department: Biochemistry
Requirement:
- Gel/clotted (yellow/red top)
Add-on requests are accepted
Turnaround Time:
Within 24 hours