Is an LDL level of 154 good or bad?

According to Mayo Clinic, an LDL level of 154 would be considered borderline high for both adult men and women.

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What is a good LDL level?

According to Mayo Clinic, the best LDL level is lower than 70 mg/dL for both adult men and women.

While rare, an LDL level could be considered too low. However, there isn't yet a consensus among medical professionals on what would constitute such a level.

More information about an LDL level of 154

LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein and is sometimes called "bad cholesterol" because it can build up your in arteries. This build-up is called atherosclerosis and can lead to coronary artery disease, carotid artery disease, or peripheral artery disease. In short, having high LDL levels could cause chest pain, a heart attack, or stroke.

An LDL level of 154 may be written on a lab report as 154 mg/dL, or milligrams per deciliter. This means there would be 154 milligrams of LDL per deciliter of blood. For reference, 1 deciliter is equal to 100 milliliters, or approximately 3.38 US fluid ounces.

How do you measure LDL?

LDL is typically measured by a blood test, also called a lipid profile or lipid panel, ordered by your doctor. To get an accurate reading, you're typically asked to fast for at least 8 to 10 hours prior to the test.

You can also measure LDL levels at home with a digital cholesterol meter. To use one, you typically prick a finger with a lancet or fingerstick, add a drop of blood to a test strip, and insert the strip into the meter. While convenient, the reliability of readings from at-home cholesterol meters is debated.

Relevant HSA expenses

If you have an HSA as part of your health insurance plan, cholesterol test kits are an eligible expense.

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Sources

• About cholesterol - American Heart Association
• High cholesterol - Mayo Clinic

Disclaimer

The information on this page is intended to be an educational reference and is not to be taken as medical advice. If you think you're having a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.