Is Serum Cholesterol 5.5 high, normal or dangerous? What does Serum Cholesterol level 5.5 mean?

Your Serum Cholesterol level of 5.5 is a High Serum Cholesterol level.

High Serum Cholesterol levels may indicate underlying health problems. The normal range is typically between 2.59 mmol/L and 5.15 mmol/L. If your levels are outside this range, it's important to speak with a healthcare provider. Consulting a doctor is recommended to determine the cause and appropriate next steps.

The normal Serum Cholesterol range for men is :2.59 - 5.15 mmol/L

Ideal values of Serum Cholesterol depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal Serum Cholesterol value
<5 years	2.732
5-10 years	2.882
10-15 years	3.041
15-20 years	3.208
20-25 years	3.384
25-30 years	3.57
30-35 years	3.766
35-40 years	3.973
40-45 years	4.192
45-50 years	4.423
50-55 years	4.666
55-60 years	4.923
60-70 years	4.908
70-80 years	4.893
80-90 years	4.878
90-100 years	5.146
>100 years	5.13

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

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Normal range of Serum Cholesterol found among women :2.59-5.15 mmol/L

Ideal values of Serum Cholesterol depending on age (female) :

Age	Ideal Serum Cholesterol value
<5 years	2.737
5-10 years	2.892
10-15 years	3.056
15-20 years	3.229
20-25 years	3.412
25-30 years	3.605
30-35 years	3.809
35-40 years	4.025
40-45 years	4.253
45-50 years	4.494
50-55 years	4.749
55-60 years	5.018
60-70 years	5.002
70-80 years	4.986
80-90 years	4.97
90-100 years	4.954
>100 years	4.938

If you take a Serum Cholesterol blood test and the results are not in the normal range (2.59-5.15 mmol/L), 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 Serum Cholesterol Test Is Done :

When your doctor orders a Serum Cholesterol test, it involves a straightforward blood draw to measure your Serum Cholesterol levels. A pathologist or lab technician will take a small sample of blood from a vein using a needle. Your Serum Cholesterol test results are usually available within a few hours.