Lp(a) should be: <100nmol/L (this is approximately equivalent to <40mg/dL). Triglycerides should be between: 0.5 – 1.7 mmol/L. LDL (bad cholesterol) should be between: 1.7-3.5 mmol/L. HDL (good cholesterol) should be between: 0.9 – 2.1 mmol/L. Total cholesterol should be between: 3.9 – 5.5 mmol/L. The range below is an Australian guide for a healthy blood cholesterol level. In Australia, cholesterol levels are measured in millimoles per litre (mmol/L). The measured total cholesterol level is made up of your LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and 20% of triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).įor an accurate reading, you should not eat or drink anything between nine and twelve hours before the sample is taken. How is high cholesterol diagnosed in Australia?Ī blood test, specifically a lipid panel or lipid profile, will show your total cholesterol levels. Age (cholesterol starts to rise after the age of 20). Unhealthy diet, particularly high in saturated fats, trans-fats, and sugar. High cholesterol can be caused by a number of factors including: The best way to control high cholesterol is through a healthy diet, regular exercise, and medication. High cholesterol can be inherited or is the result of unhealthy lifestyle choices. The only way to detect it is through a blood test. There are no symptoms of high cholesterol. What are the symptoms of high cholesterol? Current lipid panel tests only check for levels of HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. In Australia, doctors currently do not include this cholesterol marker in lipid panel tests. 
Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a) - Unlike LDL and HDL cholesterol, which are influenced by lifestyle factors, Lp(a) is influenced by genetic factors.
LDL cholesterol is bad because it builds up in the walls of your arteries, making them hard and narrow which can increase the risk of a heart attack. Low-density lipoprotein or LDL which carry cholesterol particles throughout your body.There are two types of cholesterol that can be considered bad/harmful: Having high HDL is linked to lower risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke High-density lipoprotein or HDL picks up excess cholesterol and takes it back to the liver.What types of cholesterol are there? "Good Cholesterol"
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