What is the normal range for blood lipid parameters?
Disease description:
Recently, my blood lipid levels have been abnormal, and I don't know what the normal values are. May I ask, what are the normal values for blood lipid indicators?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
The normal reference ranges for blood lipid test indicators are as follows:
1. Total Cholesterol (TC): The normal value is generally less than 5.2 mmol/L. Total cholesterol represents the sum of all cholesterol in the blood, and excessively high levels may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
2. Triglycerides (TG): The normal value is generally less than 1.7 mmol/L. Triglycerides are an important component of blood lipids, and excessively high levels may lead to hypertriglyceridemia, increasing the risk of diseases such as pancreatitis.
3. High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C): The normal value is generally greater than 1.04 mmol/L, with the optimal level ranging between 1.16 and 1.55 mmol/L. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is referred to as "good cholesterol" because it helps remove excess cholesterol from blood vessels.
4. Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C): The normal value is generally less than 3.4 mmol/L. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is considered "bad cholesterol" because it tends to deposit on blood vessel walls, forming atherosclerotic plaques.
