Cholesterol test results; LDL test results; VLDL test results;
HDL test results Cholesterol is a soft, wax-like substance found
in all parts of the body. Your body needs a little bit of
cholesterol to work properly. But too much cholesterol can clog
your arteries and lead to heart disease. Some cholesterol is
considered good and some is considered bad. Different blood
tests can be done to individually measure each type of
cholesterol. A total cholesterol test measures all types of
cholesterol in your blood. The results of this test tells your
doctor whether your cholesterol is too high. Best: lower than
200 Borderline high: 200 - 239 High: 240 and higher If your
total cholesterol levels are high, your doctor will want to know
your LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol levels before deciding
whether you need treatment. Knowing your LDL and HDL cholesterol
levels will also help guide your doctor to choose the best drug
for you. LDL (Bad) Cholesterol LDL stands for low-density
lipoprotein. It's also sometimes call