Is Chol HDL ratio 1.68 low, normal or dangerous? What does Cholesterol HDL ratio level 1.68 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: January 22, 2026

Your Chol HDL ratio level of 1.68 is a Low Chol HDL ratio level.

Low Chol HDL ratio levels may indicate underlying health problems. The normal range is typically between 3.3 Ratio and 4.4 Ratio. If your levels are outside this range, it's important to speak with a healthcare provider. Consulting a doctor is recommended to determine the cause and appropriate next steps.

The normal Chol HDL ratio range for men is :3.3 - 4.4 Ratio

Ideal values of Chol HDL ratio depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal Chol HDL ratio value
<5 years	3.355
5-10 years	3.411
10-15 years	3.468
15-20 years	3.526
20-25 years	3.585
25-30 years	3.645
30-35 years	3.706
35-40 years	3.768
40-45 years	3.831
45-50 years	3.895
50-55 years	3.96
55-60 years	4.027
60-70 years	4.095
70-80 years	4.164
80-90 years	4.234
90-100 years	4.305
>100 years	4.377

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease Chol HDL ratio levels include:

• Diabetes
• Lupus
• Chronic kidney disease
• Familial hypercholesterolemia
• Hypothyroidism

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Normal range of Chol HDL ratio found among women :3.3-4.4 Ratio

Ideal values of Chol HDL ratio depending on age (female) :

Age	Ideal Chol HDL ratio value
<5 years	3.357
5-10 years	3.415
10-15 years	3.474
15-20 years	3.534
20-25 years	3.595
25-30 years	3.657
30-35 years	3.72
35-40 years	3.784
40-45 years	3.849
45-50 years	3.916
50-55 years	3.984
55-60 years	4.053
60-70 years	4.123
70-80 years	4.194
80-90 years	4.267
90-100 years	4.341
>100 years	4.34

If you take a Chol HDL ratio blood test and the results are not in the normal range (3.3-4.4 Ratio), 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 Chol HDL ratio Test Is Done :

When your doctor orders a Chol HDL ratio test, it involves a straightforward blood draw to measure your Chol HDL ratio levels. A pathologist or lab technician will take a small sample of blood from a vein using a needle. Your Chol HDL ratio test results are usually available within a few hours.

Medical References

• Mayo Clinic – Cholesterol ratio or non-HDL cholesterol: Which is most important?
• Cleveland Clinic – Cholesterol: Understanding Levels & Numbers
• NIH – Cholesterol and coronary heart disease: predicting risks by levels and ratios

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