Test ID: LPSC
Lipid Panel
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Reference Values 
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) has set the following guidelines for lipids (total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, and LDL cholesterol) in adults ages 18 and up:
TOTAL CHOLESTEROL
Desirable: <200 mg/dL
Borderline high: 200-239 mg/dL
High: > or =240 mg/dL
TRIGLYCERIDES
Normal: <150 mg/dL
Borderline high: 150-199 mg/dL
High: 200-499 mg/dL
Very high: > or =500 mg/dL
HDL CHOLESTEROL
Low (removed HDL): <40 mg/dL
Normal: 40-60 mg/dL
High: >60 mg/dL
LDL CHOLESTEROL
Optimal: <100 mg/dL
Near Optimal: 100-129 mg/dL
Borderline high: 130-159 mg/dL
High: 160-189 mg/dL
Very high: > or =190 mg/dL
NON HDL CHOLESTEROL
Desirable: <130 mg/dL
Borderline high: 130-159 mg/dL
High: 160-189 mg/dL
Very high: > or =190 mg/dL
The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) and National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has set the following guidelines for lipids (total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, and LDL cholesterol) in children ages 2-17:
TOTAL CHOLESTEROL
Desirable: <170 mg/dL
Borderline high: 170 -199 mg/dL
High: > or =200 mg/dL
TRIGLYCERIDES
Normal: <90 mg/dL
Borderline high: 90-129 mg/dL
High: > or =130 mg/dL
HDL CHOLESTEROL
Low HDL: <40 mg/dL
Borderline low: 40-59 mg/dL
Normal: > or =60 mg/dL
LDL CHOLESTEROL
Desirable: <110 mg/dL
Borderline high: 110-129 mg/dL
High: > or =130 mg/dL
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