Is HDL cholesterol 20 low, normal or dangerous? What does HDL cholesterol level 20 mean?

Your HDL cholesterol level of 20 is a Low HDL cholesterol level.

High levels of HDL cholesterol in the blood indicate a variety of health problems. If your blood HDL cholesterol level is between 40 mg/dL and 60 mg/dL, you probably do not have an underlying health problem. But if HDL cholesterol levels are not in this range, you should see a doctor immediately.

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Normal range of HDL cholesterol found among men : 40 - 60 mg/dL

Ideal values of HDL cholesterol depending on age (male) :
Age Ideal HDL cholesterol value
<5 years 40.8
5-10 years 41.616
10-15 years 42.448
15-20 years 43.297
20-25 years 44.163
25-30 years 45.046
30-35 years 45.947
35-40 years 46.866
40-45 years 47.803
45-50 years 48.759
50-55 years 49.734
55-60 years 50.729
60-70 years 51.744
70-80 years 52.779
80-90 years 53.835
90-100 years 54.912
>100 years 56.01

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

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Normal range of HDL cholesterol found among women : 40-60 mg/dL

Ideal values of HDL cholesterol depending on age (female) :
Age Ideal HDL cholesterol value
<5 years 40.824
5-10 years 41.665
10-15 years 42.523
15-20 years 43.399
20-25 years 44.293
25-30 years 45.205
30-35 years 46.136
35-40 years 47.086
40-45 years 48.056
45-50 years 49.046
50-55 years 50.056
55-60 years 51.087
60-70 years 52.139
70-80 years 53.213
80-90 years 54.309
90-100 years 55.428
>100 years 56.57

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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.

Some examples of conditions that decrease HDL cholesterol levels include:

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How the HDL cholesterol Test Is Done :

If your doctor wants HDL cholesterol test on you, you may need a HDL cholesterol blood test. During the HDL 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 HDL cholesterol Test report by your pathologist.

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