Is Serum Cholesterol 5.62 high, normal or dangerous? What does Serum Cholesterol level 5.62 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: February 11, 2026

Your Serum Cholesterol level of 5.62 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	2.736
5-10 years	2.89
10-15 years	3.052
15-20 years	3.224
20-25 years	3.405
25-30 years	3.596
30-35 years	3.798
35-40 years	4.011
40-45 years	4.236
45-50 years	4.474
50-55 years	4.725
55-60 years	4.991
60-70 years	4.975
70-80 years	4.96
80-90 years	4.945
90-100 years	4.929
>100 years	4.913

*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	2.74
5-10 years	2.899
10-15 years	3.067
15-20 years	3.245
20-25 years	3.433
25-30 years	3.632
30-35 years	3.842
35-40 years	4.064
40-45 years	4.299
45-50 years	4.548
50-55 years	4.811
55-60 years	5.089
60-70 years	5.072
70-80 years	5.055
80-90 years	5.038
90-100 years	5.021
>100 years	5.005

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.

Medical References

• Mayo Clinic – Cholesterol test
• MedlinePlus – Cholesterol Levels
• Cleveland Clinic – Cholesterol: Understanding Levels & Numbers