A patient’s total cholesterol is 250 milligrams per deciliter. Which term accurately describes this lab result?

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Responses

high
high

average
average

low
low

very

1 answer

The term that accurately describes a total cholesterol level of 250 milligrams per deciliter is high. According to the American Heart Association, a total cholesterol level of 240 mg/dL or higher is considered high.