What do the Cholesterol Numbers mean?

To have a complete picture of your blood cholesterol levels, your doctor likely will order a complete blood cholesterol profile test:

Total Cholesterol
LDL Cholesterol (bad cholesterol)
HDL Cholesterol (good cholesterol)
Blood Triglycerides

If you are 20 or older, you should check your cholesterol level at least once every 5 years as a regular check-up. It's desirable to have your cholesterol numbers within the desirable range. Levels in between are considered borderline high.

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