Is Cholesterol 280 high, normal or dangerous? What does Cholesterol level 280 mean?

Your Cholesterol level of 280 is a High Cholesterol level.

High levels of Cholesterol in the blood indicate a variety of health problems. If your blood Cholesterol level is between 125 mg/dL and 200 mg/dL, you probably do not have an underlying health problem. But if Cholesterol levels are not in this range, you should see a doctor immediately.

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Normal range of Cholesterol found among men : 125 - 200 mg/dL

Ideal values of Cholesterol depending on age (male) :
Age Ideal Cholesterol value
<5 years 128.5
5-10 years 132.098
10-15 years 135.797
15-20 years 139.599
20-25 years 143.508
25-30 years 147.526
30-35 years 151.657
35-40 years 155.903
40-45 years 160.268
45-50 years 164.756
50-55 years 169.369
55-60 years 174.111
60-70 years 178.986
70-80 years 183.998
80-90 years 189.15
90-100 years 194.446
>100 years 199.89

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

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Normal range of Cholesterol found among women : 125-200 mg/dL

Ideal values of Cholesterol depending on age (female) :
Age Ideal Cholesterol value
<5 years 128.605
5-10 years 132.314
10-15 years 136.13
15-20 years 140.056
20-25 years 144.095
25-30 years 148.251
30-35 years 152.527
35-40 years 156.926
40-45 years 161.452
45-50 years 166.108
50-55 years 170.899
55-60 years 175.828
60-70 years 180.899
70-80 years 186.116
80-90 years 191.484
90-100 years 197.006
>100 years 196.842

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If you take a Cholesterol blood test and the results are not in the normal range (125-200 mg/dL), 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.

Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease Cholesterol levels include:

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How the Cholesterol Test Is Done :

If your doctor wants Cholesterol test on you, you may need a Cholesterol blood test. During the Cholesterol blood test, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your Cholesterol Test report by your pathologist.

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