Is HDL cholesterol 42 normal, high or low? What does HDL cholesterol level 42 mean?

Your HDL cholesterol level of 42 is a Normal HDL cholesterol level.

Normal 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.

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	41.68
5-10 years	43.431
10-15 years	45.255
15-20 years	47.156
20-25 years	49.137
25-30 years	51.201
30-35 years	53.351
35-40 years	55.592
40-45 years	57.927
45-50 years	57.825
50-55 years	57.723
55-60 years	57.621
60-70 years	57.519
70-80 years	59.935
80-90 years	59.829
90-100 years	59.724
>100 years	59.618

*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

Ideal values of HDL cholesterol depending on age (female) :

Age	Ideal HDL cholesterol value
<5 years	41.73
5-10 years	43.535
10-15 years	45.418
15-20 years	47.383
20-25 years	49.433
25-30 years	51.571
30-35 years	53.802
35-40 years	56.129
40-45 years	58.557
45-50 years	58.447
50-55 years	58.337
55-60 years	58.228
60-70 years	58.119
70-80 years	58.01
80-90 years	57.902
90-100 years	57.794
>100 years	57.686

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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