Is HDL cholesterol 18 low, normal or dangerous? What does HDL cholesterol level 18 mean?
Your HDL cholesterol level of 18 is a Low HDL cholesterol level.
Low HDL cholesterol levels could indicate health issues. Typically, levels between 40 mg/dL to 60 mg/dL suggest no concerns. However, deviations from this range warrant prompt medical attention. Consulting a doctor for abnormal levels is advisable.
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Normal range of HDL cholesterol found among men :40 - 60 mg/dL
| Age | Ideal HDL cholesterol value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 40.72 |
| 5-10 years | 41.453 |
| 10-15 years | 42.199 |
| 15-20 years | 42.959 |
| 20-25 years | 43.732 |
| 25-30 years | 44.519 |
| 30-35 years | 45.32 |
| 35-40 years | 46.136 |
| 40-45 years | 46.966 |
| 45-50 years | 47.811 |
| 50-55 years | 48.672 |
| 55-60 years | 49.548 |
| 60-70 years | 50.44 |
| 70-80 years | 51.348 |
| 80-90 years | 52.272 |
| 90-100 years | 53.213 |
| >100 years | 54.171 |
*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records
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Some examples of conditions that decrease HDL cholesterol levels include:
- Liver disease
- Taking certain drugs such as corticosteroids
- Chronic kidney disease
- Lupus
- Diabetes
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Normal range of HDL cholesterol found among women :40-60 mg/dL
| Age | Ideal HDL cholesterol value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 40.742 |
| 5-10 years | 41.497 |
| 10-15 years | 42.266 |
| 15-20 years | 43.05 |
| 20-25 years | 43.848 |
| 25-30 years | 44.661 |
| 30-35 years | 45.489 |
| 35-40 years | 46.332 |
| 40-45 years | 47.191 |
| 45-50 years | 48.066 |
| 50-55 years | 48.957 |
| 55-60 years | 49.865 |
| 60-70 years | 50.789 |
| 70-80 years | 51.731 |
| 80-90 years | 52.69 |
| 90-100 years | 53.667 |
| >100 years | 54.662 |
Also Read :Symptoms of Low HDL cholesterol
If you take a HDL cholesterol blood test and the results are not in the normal range (40-60 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 HDL cholesterol Test Is Done :
When your doctor recommends a HDL cholesterol test, you'll likely undergo a simple blood draw specifically targeting the measurement of HDL cholesterol. A pathologist, a specialist in studying diseases, will collect a small blood sample from your veins using a needle. Your HDL cholesterol test results will typically be available within a few hours after this procedure.
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