Table 1: Lipids and lipoprotein values,

according with the ATP III.4

Lipid or lipoprotein,

mg/dL

Interpretation

Total cholesterol

< 200

Desirable

200-239

Borderline high

≥ 240

High

LDL cholesterol

< 100

Optimal

100-129

Near optimal

130-159

Borderline high

150-189

High

≥ 190

Very high

HDL cholesterol

< 40

Low

≥ 60

High

Triglycerides

< 150

Normal

150-199

Borderline high

200-499

High

≥ 500

Very high