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Cholesterol results come in mmol/L (UK, Europe, Australia, Canada) or mg/dL (US). For total, LDL, HDL and non-HDL cholesterol, multiply mmol/L by 38.67; for triglycerides multiply by 88.57.
A total cholesterol of 5.2 mmol/L is about 200 mg/dL — the usual upper limit of desirable.
| Value | 5.2 |
| Unit | mmol/L |
| Test | Total cholesterol |
| mg/dL | 201 mg/dL |
| Type | Total cholesterol |
| Factor | 1 mmol/L = 38.67 mg/dL |
201 mg/dL.
| Value | 150 |
| Unit | mg/dL |
| Test | Triglycerides |
| mmol/L | 1.69 mmol/L |
| Type | Triglycerides |
| Factor | 1 mmol/L = 88.57 mg/dL |
1.69 mmol/L.
About 193 mg/dL.
5.17 mmol/L.
Because triglyceride molecules are heavier than cholesterol molecules.
Generally under 3.0 mmol/L (116 mg/dL), or lower if you have heart disease or diabetes.