I have done CBC and lipid test. Please check my report and prescription if required. My triglycerides are 205, HDL is low at 35, and VLDL is above the normal range. What does it mean?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Shaik Kalam

General Practitioner

MD (Physician)
3+ Yrs

Consult Now

Indicates borderline high triglycerides and low HDL. Lifestyle changes and possible statins may be needed.

Dr. Shaik Suggests...

Take a Lipid Profile Test Test

Book Lipid Profile Test Test

Answered 16/09/2025

More Lipid Profile Test Health Queries

View all

My brother, Dhrub Kumar, has very high cholesterol and triglyceride levels according to his recent blood test. I am attaching the report for your reference. Kindly guide us on how to lower his cholesterol and triglycerides through diet, lifestyle, or treatment.

Answered by Apollo Doctors

My fasting test report shows the following: Total cholesterol: 265 mg/dl, Triglycerides: 256 mg/dl, HDL: 44.8 mg/dl, LDL: 171 mg/dl, VLDL: 171 mg/dl, Non HDL: 220 mg/dl. Could you please assist in interpreting these results? What could be the possible reasons for these values, and is this really risky?

Answered by Apollo Doctors

I have received my blood report, and the following observations were made: Total Cholesterol: 219 mg/dL Triglycerides: 187 mg/dL HDL Cholesterol: 33 mg/dL LDL Cholesterol: 147 mg/dL VLDL Cholesterol: 37.40 mg/dL Could you please help me understand these results and advise what steps I should take to manage my cholesterol levels?

Answered by Apollo Doctors

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.