Above the range
Common causes of a high LDL Cholesterol
- Atherogenic diet
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Diabetes
Looking for the other direction? See what causes a low LDL Cholesterol.
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Above the range
What causes a high LDL Cholesterol?
Normal range < 100 optimal mg/dL (< 2.6 optimal mmol/L SI). Specimen: Serum (fasting). See the full LDL Cholesterol reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for LDL Cholesterol?
The standard teaching reference range for LDL Cholesterol is < 100 optimal mg/dL in conventional units, or < 2.6 optimal mmol/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum (fasting).
| Specimen | Serum (fasting) |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | < 100 optimal mg/dL |
| SI range | < 2.6 optimal mmol/L |
| Panel | Lipid Panel |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the LDL Cholesterol 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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