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What Can Affect The Results Of A Ovulation Test?
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Normal Values
Total cholesterol is an important measure of both bad and good cholesterol. Other lab tests are done to measure specific amounts of good (HDL) and bad (LDL) cholesterol. A cholesterol breakdown including LDL and HDL is preferred under certain circumstances.
The total cholesterol values listed below are used to target therapy:
- Desirable: Under 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)
- Borderline high: 200 to 239 mg/dL
- High risk: 240 mg/dL and higher
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