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Cholesterol Level Checker

Enter your lipid profile values to instantly check your Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL and Triglycerides against ACC/AHA guidelines - all fields are optional.

Enter Your Lipid Profile Values

All values in mg/dL. Fill any or all fields - each is checked independently.

Cholesterol Range Guide

Based on the ACC/AHA 2018 Cholesterol Guidelines - the global standard used by Indian cardiologists.

Total Cholesterol
Range (mg/dL)Category
< 200Desirable
200 – 239Borderline High
≥ 240High
LDL Cholesterol
Range (mg/dL)Category
< 100Optimal
100 – 129Near Optimal
130 – 159Borderline High
160 – 189High
≥ 190Very High
HDL Cholesterol
Range (mg/dL)Category
< 40 (men) / < 50 (women)Low - Risk Factor
40–59 (men) / 50–59 (women)Acceptable
≥ 60Protective (High is Good)
Triglycerides
Range (mg/dL)Category
< 150Normal
150 – 199Borderline High
200 – 499High
≥ 500Very High

Understand Your Lipid Profile

Heart Disease Risk

High LDL and low HDL are among the strongest predictors of heart attack and stroke. In India, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death, and cholesterol management is central to prevention.

Decode Your Lab Report

Lab reports list raw numbers without context. This checker instantly translates your lipid profile values into plain-language categories with actionable guidance.

Track Progress Over Time

Check your values after each lipid profile test to see whether dietary changes, exercise or medication are moving your numbers in the right direction.

Three Simple Steps

1
Enter Your Values

Type your test results from your lipid profile report. Enter any or all of the four values - each field is checked independently.

2
See Each Category

Each entered value is instantly categorised against ACC/AHA 2018 guidelines and colour-coded from Optimal/Normal to Very High.

3
Act on the Guidance

Each result card explains what the category means and what action to consider - from maintaining a healthy lifestyle to consulting a cardiologist.

Who Uses This Checker

Post-Lab Report Review

After getting a lipid profile test, quickly understand what each number means before your next doctor's appointment.

Statin Therapy Tracking

Patients on cholesterol-lowering medication use this to track whether their LDL is reaching the target set by their cardiologist.

Family Heart History

People with familial hypercholesterolaemia or a family history of early heart disease use this to monitor their lipid markers more closely.

Diet & Lifestyle Changes

Track whether switching to a low-saturated-fat diet or starting a regular exercise programme is improving your lipid profile over months.

Corporate Health Screening

HR teams providing annual health check-ups use this tool to help employees understand their lipid results on the spot.

Diabetics & Pre-Diabetics

People with diabetes are at higher risk of dyslipidaemia. Regular cholesterol monitoring is part of standard diabetes management.

Cholesterol Level Checker

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in every cell of the body. While essential for producing hormones and vitamin D, elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol cause plaque to build up in artery walls - a condition called atherosclerosis - increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. This tool lets you enter your Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and Triglyceride readings in mg/dL and classifies each value against the ACC/AHA (American College of Cardiology / American Heart Association) reference ranges.

Cholesterol and Heart Disease in India

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the single largest cause of death in India, responsible for approximately 28% of all mortality according to a 2020 Lancet study. South Asians genetically tend to have lower HDL ("good") cholesterol and higher triglyceride levels compared to Western populations, making them more prone to CVD even at borderline LDL values. The Cardiology Society of India (CSI) recommends lipid panels every five years from age 20 for those without risk factors, and annually for those with diabetes, hypertension, or a family history of heart disease.

Reading Your Results

Desirable Total Cholesterol is below 200 mg/dL; LDL below 100 mg/dL is optimal; HDL above 60 mg/dL is protective; and Triglycerides below 150 mg/dL are normal. This checker highlights which values fall outside the desirable range so you can have a focused, data-driven conversation with your physician about dietary changes, exercise, or statin therapy if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

A desirable total cholesterol is below 200 mg/dL. 200–239 mg/dL is borderline high, and 240 mg/dL or above is high. Total cholesterol alone is incomplete - LDL (bad) and HDL (good) cholesterol levels are equally important. A full lipid profile blood test measures all four components.

LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) is "bad" cholesterol - high levels cause fatty deposits in artery walls, increasing heart attack and stroke risk. HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) is "good" cholesterol - it carries cholesterol away from arteries to the liver. A high HDL (60 mg/dL or above) actively protects against cardiovascular disease.

Normal triglycerides are below 150 mg/dL. Borderline high is 150–199 mg/dL. High is 200–499 mg/dL and very high is 500 mg/dL or above. Elevated triglycerides are often caused by excess sugar, refined carbs, obesity, alcohol and uncontrolled diabetes. Very high levels carry a risk of pancreatitis.

A lipid profile measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides from a fasting blood sample. ICMR recommends a baseline test for all adults above 20. Those with risk factors - family history, diabetes, hypertension or smoking - should test every 1–2 years. The test requires 9–12 hours of fasting before the blood draw.

An LDL above 190 mg/dL is very high and usually requires medication (statins) regardless of other risk factors. For most healthy adults: below 100 mg/dL is optimal, 100–129 is near-optimal, 130–159 is borderline high and 160–189 is high. For people with existing heart disease or diabetes, doctors typically target LDL below 70 mg/dL.

Yes. Reducing saturated fat and eliminating trans fat can lower LDL by 5–20%. Adding soluble fibre (oats, legumes, fruits) reduces LDL further. Aerobic exercise (150+ minutes per week) raises HDL by 5–10% and lowers triglycerides. Losing 5–10% of body weight substantially improves all four lipid markers.