Is Serum HDL cholesterol 1.7 high, normal or dangerous? What does Serum HDL cholesterol level 1.7 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: April 10, 2026

Your Serum HDL cholesterol level of 1.7 is a High Serum HDL cholesterol level.

High Serum HDL cholesterol levels may indicate underlying health problems. The normal range is typically between 1 mmol/L and 1.5 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.

Important - Scroll to the end of this article to see how our patients managed their high Serum HDL cholesterol levels

The normal Serum HDL cholesterol range for men is :1 - 1.5 mmol/L

**Ideal values of Serum HDL cholesterol depending on age (male) :**
Age	Ideal Serum HDL cholesterol value
<5 years	1.017
5-10 years	1.034
10-15 years	1.052
15-20 years	1.07
20-25 years	1.088
25-30 years	1.106
30-35 years	1.125
35-40 years	1.144
40-45 years	1.163
45-50 years	1.183
50-55 years	1.203
55-60 years	1.223
60-70 years	1.244
70-80 years	1.265
80-90 years	1.287
90-100 years	1.309
>100 years	1.331

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

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Normal range of Serum HDL cholesterol found among women :1-1.5 mmol/L

**Ideal values of Serum HDL cholesterol depending on age (female) :**
Age	Ideal Serum HDL cholesterol value
<5 years	1.018
5-10 years	1.036
10-15 years	1.054
15-20 years	1.072
20-25 years	1.091
25-30 years	1.11
30-35 years	1.129
35-40 years	1.149
40-45 years	1.169
45-50 years	1.189
50-55 years	1.21
55-60 years	1.231
60-70 years	1.253
70-80 years	1.275
80-90 years	1.297
90-100 years	1.32
>100 years	1.343

Also Read :Symptoms of High Serum HDL cholesterol

If you take a Serum HDL cholesterol blood test and the results are not in the normal range (1-1.5 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 HDL cholesterol Test Is Done :

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

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