Is Direct LDL cholesterol 178 high, normal or dangerous? What does Direct LDL cholesterol level 178 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: October 7, 2025

Your Direct LDL cholesterol level of 178 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	40.712
5-10 years	41.437
10-15 years	42.175
15-20 years	42.926
20-25 years	43.69
25-30 years	44.468
30-35 years	45.26
35-40 years	46.066
40-45 years	46.886
45-50 years	47.721
50-55 years	48.57
55-60 years	49.435
60-70 years	50.315
70-80 years	51.211
80-90 years	52.123
90-100 years	53.051
>100 years	53.995

*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	40.733
5-10 years	41.48
10-15 years	42.24
15-20 years	43.014
20-25 years	43.803
25-30 years	44.606
30-35 years	45.424
35-40 years	46.257
40-45 years	47.105
45-50 years	47.969
50-55 years	48.848
55-60 years	49.744
60-70 years	50.656
70-80 years	51.585
80-90 years	52.531
90-100 years	53.494
>100 years	54.475

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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