Is HDL cholesterol 21 low, normal or dangerous? What does HDL cholesterol level 21 mean?
Your HDL cholesterol level of 21 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 | 40.84 |
5-10 years | 41.698 |
10-15 years | 42.574 |
15-20 years | 43.468 |
20-25 years | 44.381 |
25-30 years | 45.313 |
30-35 years | 46.265 |
35-40 years | 47.237 |
40-45 years | 48.229 |
45-50 years | 49.242 |
50-55 years | 50.276 |
55-60 years | 51.332 |
60-70 years | 52.41 |
70-80 years | 53.511 |
80-90 years | 54.635 |
90-100 years | 55.782 |
>100 years | 56.953 |
*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 | 40.865 |
5-10 years | 41.749 |
10-15 years | 42.652 |
15-20 years | 43.575 |
20-25 years | 44.518 |
25-30 years | 45.481 |
30-35 years | 46.465 |
35-40 years | 47.47 |
40-45 years | 48.497 |
45-50 years | 49.546 |
50-55 years | 50.618 |
55-60 years | 51.713 |
60-70 years | 52.832 |
70-80 years | 53.975 |
80-90 years | 55.142 |
90-100 years | 56.335 |
>100 years | 57.554 |
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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