Explain blood works result medicine

Published: 25 Jun 2024


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Triglycerides

* Normal: Less than 150 mg/dL
* Borderline high: 150 to 199 mg/dL
* High: 200 to 499 mg/dL
* Very high: Over 500 mg/dL

Protection against heart disease is indicated by higher levels of HDL cholesterol

Lipid Profile

* Total Cholesterol
* Normal: Less than 200 mg/dL
* Borderline high: 200 to 239 mg/dL
* High: 240 mg/dL or higher
* LDL (Bad) Cholesterol:
* Optimal: Less than 100 mg/dL (for individuals with diabetes or heart disease)
* Near-optimal: 100 to 129 mg/dL
* Borderline high: 130 to 159 mg/dL
* High: 160 to 189 mg/dL
* Very high: 190 mg/dL or higher
* HDL (Good) Cholesterol:
* Should be higher than 40 mg/dL

Vitamin D-25 Hydroxy

* Adequate levels are crucial for overall health, immune function, and bone density.
* The 25-hydroxy vitamin D test accurately measures this important vitamin.

Complete Metabolic and Lipid Panel

* Reveals insights into the health of the vascular system, liver, kidneys, and blood cells.
* Detects or predicts potential health concerns such as heart disease and diabetes.