Is Direct LDL cholesterol 179 high, normal or dangerous? What does Direct LDL cholesterol level 179 mean?
Your Direct LDL cholesterol level of 179 is a High Direct LDL cholesterol level.
High levels of Direct LDL cholesterol in the blood indicate a variety of health problems. If your blood Direct LDL cholesterol level is between 0 mg/dL and 100 mg/dL, you probably do not have an underlying health problem. But if Direct LDL cholesterol levels are not in this range, you should see a doctor immediately.
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Normal range of Direct LDL cholesterol found among men : 0 - 100 mg/dL
| Age | Ideal Direct LDL cholesterol value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 5.09 |
| 5-10 years | 5.181 |
| 10-15 years | 5.274 |
| 15-20 years | 5.368 |
| 20-25 years | 5.464 |
| 25-30 years | 5.562 |
| 30-35 years | 5.662 |
| 35-40 years | 5.763 |
| 40-45 years | 5.866 |
| 45-50 years | 5.971 |
| 50-55 years | 6.078 |
| 55-60 years | 6.187 |
| 60-70 years | 6.298 |
| 70-80 years | 6.411 |
| 80-90 years | 6.526 |
| 90-100 years | 6.643 |
| >100 years | 6.762 |
*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records
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Normal range of Direct LDL cholesterol found among women : 0-100 mg/dL
| Age | Ideal Direct LDL cholesterol value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 5.092 |
| 5-10 years | 5.186 |
| 10-15 years | 5.282 |
| 15-20 years | 5.379 |
| 20-25 years | 5.478 |
| 25-30 years | 5.579 |
| 30-35 years | 5.682 |
| 35-40 years | 5.787 |
| 40-45 years | 5.894 |
| 45-50 years | 6.003 |
| 50-55 years | 6.114 |
| 55-60 years | 6.227 |
| 60-70 years | 6.342 |
| 70-80 years | 6.459 |
| 80-90 years | 6.578 |
| 90-100 years | 6.699 |
| >100 years | 6.823 |
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If you take a Direct LDL cholesterol blood test and the results are not in the normal range (0-100 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.
Some examples of conditions that increase LDL cholesterol levels include:
- Lupus
- Chronic kidney disease
- Diabetes
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Hypothyroidism
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How the Direct LDL cholesterol Test Is Done :
If your doctor wants Direct LDL cholesterol test on you, you may need a Direct LDL cholesterol blood test. During the Direct LDL 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 Direct LDL cholesterol Test report by your pathologist.
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