Total Cholesterol Test
The sum of all cholesterol types in your blood. One marker of cardiovascular risk.
What is Total Cholesterol?
The sum of all cholesterol types in your blood. One marker of cardiovascular risk.
Total 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+ | 125 – 200 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 Total Cholesterol result may mean
Above 200 mg/dL is considered borderline high; above 240 mg/dL is high. Family history, diet, and activity all influence this.
Educational only — not a diagnosis. Many factors can influence a single result. Discuss anything that concerns you with a healthcare provider.
Sources
Related Heart Health biomarkers
Markers commonly tested alongside Total Cholesterol.
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