Above the range
Common causes of a high Cholesterol, Total
- Diet high in saturated fat
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Nephrotic syndrome
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Above the range
What causes a high Cholesterol, Total?
Normal range < 200 desirable mg/dL (< 5.2 desirable mmol/L SI). Specimen: Serum (fasting preferred). See the full Cholesterol, Total reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Cholesterol, Total?
The standard teaching reference range for Cholesterol, Total is < 200 desirable mg/dL in conventional units, or < 5.2 desirable mmol/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum (fasting preferred).
| Specimen | Serum (fasting preferred) |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | < 200 desirable mg/dL |
| SI range | < 5.2 desirable mmol/L |
| Panel | Lipid Panel |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Cholesterol, Total normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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