About the TOTAL CHOLESTEROL
Estimate ASCVD risk.
Sample Required
Blood (venous sample).
Fasting Requirement
As advised by physician.
Why is this Test Done?
- Estimate ASCVD risk.
- Guide diet, lifestyle, and statin therapy.
General Reference Range
- Total Cholesterol: <200 mg/dL
- LDL‑C: <100 mg/dL (optimal)
- HDL‑C: >40 mg/dL (men), >50 mg/dL (women)
- Triglycerides: <150 mg/dL
- Non‑HDL‑C: <130 mg/dL
What Abnormal Results Mean
High LDL/TG and low HDL increase ASCVD risk; manage with diet, activity, and medications per risk category.





