Definition of Health Check Items
Every individual health check item has its clinical significance and the results also vary according to gender, age and medical history. The following information and reference range of the results are for reference only and please do not interpret the report by yourself.
Instead, medical report should be explained by doctor or professional medical staff. Physical examination may also be required during report explanation for risk assessment and suggestions giving.
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is a part of cell membranes. Total Cholesterol is the total level of cholesterol in the blood. High cholesterol levels may cause hypertension or cardiovascular disease while low cholesterol levels imply malnutrition, weaken of immune system or anaemia, etc.
Reference Range of Total Cholesterol Level
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Total Cholesterol Level |
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Desirable |
5.16mmol/L |
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Borderline |
5.16-6.17 mmol/L |
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High Risk |
>6.18 mmol/L |