Cholesterol - High HDL but Low LDL?

I just got back the results of lab test done for a life insurance application. I'm a bit confused. Could someone tell me if this is bad?

My cholesterol is 203 - the normal range is 160-210 mg/dL
(the above has me a bit worried as it is a high normal)
My HDL is 88 - the normal range of 45-80 mg/dL
My LDL (Calc.) is 82 - the normal range of 90-130 mg/dL

My Chol/HDL Ratio is 2.3. (normal is <5.0)
My LDL/HDL Ratio is 0.9. (normal is 1.5-5.5)

Thanks for the help!

I was not told to fast for this test. I ate 3-4 hours before the test. I am almost 32.

You values are actually quite good. HDL is the "good" cholseterol and yours is high. LDL is the "bad" cholesterol and yours is low. When we treat patients for high cholesterol, we aim to get their LDL below 100 and you are already there without medicine.

As far as fasting, generally we tell people not to eat or drink anything except water after midnight before the test - so fasting for about 8 hours would have been best, but your total cholesterol and LDL would have been higher had you not fasted appropriately.

I would not worry about these results at all!!!!

What is your age? You need to watch your cholesterol a little bit! Avoid red meat and the whole thing drops! The remaining values are ok!! For insurance purpose you should have fast 24 hrs before drwaing blood, the values would be better and your premium would be lower too!!

Hello JJbee,

You are in the safe range.But let me tell you it's necessary to care about it considering your age.People who are at least risk of coronary heart disease have their total cholestrol levels in 150 to 160 mg/dl and a LDL cholestrol levels below 80 mg/dl.

As the numbers go up,research show that cardiac risk increases.If you really want to be healthy,make the decision to have your total cholestrol levels under 180 mg/dl and your LDL cholestrol levels below 100 mg/dl.

You can learn more here:

http://www.vitamin-supplement-reference....

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