Is Direct LDL cholesterol 173 high, normal or dangerous? What does Direct LDL cholesterol level 173 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: September 21, 2025

Your Direct LDL cholesterol level of 173 is a High Direct LDL cholesterol level.

High Direct LDL cholesterol levels may indicate underlying health problems. The normal range is typically between 40 mg/dL and 100 mg/dL. 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 Direct LDL cholesterol range for men is :40 - 100 mg/dL

Ideal values of Direct LDL cholesterol depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal Direct LDL cholesterol value
<5 years	40.692
5-10 years	41.396
10-15 years	42.112
15-20 years	42.841
20-25 years	43.582
25-30 years	44.336
30-35 years	45.103
35-40 years	45.883
40-45 years	46.677
45-50 years	47.485
50-55 years	48.306
55-60 years	49.142
60-70 years	49.992
70-80 years	50.857
80-90 years	51.737
90-100 years	52.632
>100 years	53.543

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

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Some examples of conditions that increase LDL cholesterol levels include:

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

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Normal range of Direct LDL cholesterol found among women :40-100 mg/dL

Ideal values of Direct LDL cholesterol depending on age (female) :

Age	Ideal Direct LDL cholesterol value
<5 years	40.713
5-10 years	41.438
10-15 years	42.176
15-20 years	42.928
20-25 years	43.693
25-30 years	44.472
30-35 years	45.264
35-40 years	46.071
40-45 years	46.892
45-50 years	47.728
50-55 years	48.578
55-60 years	49.444
60-70 years	50.325
70-80 years	51.222
80-90 years	52.135
90-100 years	53.064
>100 years	54.01

If you take a Direct LDL cholesterol blood test and the results are not in the normal range (40-100 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.

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How the Direct LDL cholesterol Test Is Done :

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

Medical References

• NIH – Measuring LDL-cholesterol: What is the best way to do it?
• NIH – Seven direct methods for measuring HDL and LDL cholesterol compared with ultracentrifugation reference measurement procedures

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