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.

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 40.84
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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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 40.865
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

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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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