Trigliceride Level

Were you looking for information about your

Cholesterol Level? Trigliceride level is a common misspelling and variation of cholesterol level.

There are several different types of cholesterol tests. For example, some home cholesterol tests only check total cholesterol. Another type of cholesterol test, called a lipid profile or lipid panel, will test your triglyceride levels, as well as your HDL cholesterol ("good cholesterol") and LDL cholesterol ("bad cholesterol"). If your triglyceride level is found to be borderline high (150 to 199 mg/dL) or high (200 mg/dL or more), you may require treatment.

(Click Cholesterol Level for more detailed information on the different types of cholesterol tests. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access more articles relating to this topic.)