HDL cholesterol — lab reference

Purser Wellness approved rule

Unit: mg/dL

Male: ≥40

Female: ≥50

How to read this marker

Higher HDL is not always protective; interpret within the entire risk profile.

The wider testing context

Screening categories and current risk-based goals are shown. Lipid treatment targets must be individualized to ASCVD risk.

Using this reference

This is the approved adult, nonpregnant baseline unless the rule explicitly states otherwise. Keep the performing laboratory’s reference interval separate from this Purser Wellness rule. Match units and review the specimen, method, timing, medicines and relevant clinical context before interpreting a result. These pages do not calculate a personal high/low status or prescribe treatment.

A question to bring to your visit

Which parts of the HDL cholesterol rule apply to my report’s method, units and collection conditions, and what other findings should we review alongside it?

Names you may see

HDL cholesterol