Non-HDL Cholesterol levels: what's normal, high and low
All your cholesterol minus HDL. Captures every atherogenic particle in one number.
Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
The short answer
Non-HDL Cholesterol is measured with a standard blood draw; no fasting is needed. A typical reference range is 0.000 – 130 mg/dL. TestWell offers panels that include Non-HDL Cholesterol, drawn at Quest or Labcorp. An out-of-range result is a prompt to look closer, not a diagnosis.
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- mg/dL
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Results
- 1–3 business days
- Labs
- Quest or Labcorp
Non-HDL Cholesterol Reference Range
These are the typical adult reference ranges used by major US labs. Your report will include the specific range used by the lab that processed your sample.
| Population | Range |
|---|---|
| age 18+ | 0.000 – 130 mg/dL |
Reference ranges are educational. Always interpret your result with the specific range printed on your lab report and discuss anything outside the range with a clinician.
What your Non-HDL Cholesterol result may mean
Above 130 mg/dL is considered above optimal; above 160 mg/dL is high. A leading cardiovascular risk marker.
Educational only — not a diagnosis. Many factors can influence a single result. Discuss anything that concerns you with a healthcare provider.
Related Heart Health biomarkers
Markers commonly tested alongside Non-HDL Cholesterol.
Frequently asked
Above 130 mg/dL is considered above optimal; above 160 mg/dL is high. A leading cardiovascular risk marker. A single result above the reference range is a prompt to look closer with a clinician — often a repeat test and related markers — not a diagnosis on its own.
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