A desirable total cholesterol level for adults without heart disease is less than 200 mg/dL. read more
HDL Cholesterol Level There is also something called HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol, which is often referred to as good cholesterol. The higher the HDL Cholesterol the better. HDL Cholesterol levels of 60 mg/dL or more are considered good. HDL Cholesterol levels of less than 40 mg/dL are considered very bad. read more
200-219 - your blood cholesterol level is borderline high 220 or higher - your blood cholesterol level is too high If your total blood cholesterol level is greater than 200 (and especially if it is over 220), you should have another test to see what type of cholesterol is high. read more