What are optimal ranges for a lipid profile test?
Optimal ranges for total cholesterol are 100-129 mg mg/dl on a lipid panel blood test. Optimal levels of LDL are below 100 mg/dl. If you have diabetes, optimal LDL levels are below 70 mg/dl. For triglycerides, optimal levels are below 150 mg/dl, while optimal levels for HDL are above 60 mg/dl.