Lipid profile
HDL Cholesterol
Also known as: HDL, Good cholesterol
What it means
The 'good' cholesterol — it picks up bad cholesterol and takes it to the liver to be removed.
Typical normal range
Men: >40 mg/dL · Women: >50 · Higher is better
Reference ranges vary by lab, age, sex, and pregnancy. Always check the range on your own report.
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