Test Information

Clinical Laboratory of the Black Hills Wellness Profile

TEST INFORMATION

Glucose A test for diabetes. Levels between 110 and 125 in a fasting person should be evaluated by a doctor. Definitely consult a physician if level is 126 or more.

Cholesterol A waxy, fatty substance that causes heart disease and stroke. Desirable levels are under 200; the borderline high range is 200 240; greater than 240 is high and must be evaluated by a physician.

HDL Also known as "good" cholesterol. High levels protect from risk of heart disease. Males have lower risk at levels above 35; females above 45.

LDL Also known as "bad" cholesterol. Low levels are desirable. Risk increases at levels over 125.

Chol/HDL Ratio The number obtained when cholesterol is divided by HDL. Studies show that risk increases as this number increases. Statistically males experience half the risk if this number is 3.4 or less; females 3.3 or less. Males are at average risk at 5.0; females at 4.5. Males have twice the average risk if their ratio is 9.5 and three times at 24; females two times the average risk at 7 and three times at 11.

Triglyceride Another blood fat that can contribute to heart disease. Desirable levels are less than 200. Consult a physician if your level is over 500.

Iron and % Iron Saturation (optional) Decreased levels may contribute to anemia. Increased levels can cause iron-overload, which is damaging to many organs. The saturation level is another expression of the amount of iron in your body. See a physician if your iron saturation is less than 16% or more than 45 %.

TSH (optional) A test for thyroid disease. The usual level is between 0.27 and 4.20. Consult a physician if yours is either higher or lower.

PSA (optional) A screening test for males that can indicate prostate disease. Consult a physician if your level is more than 4.0.

Glucose	A test for diabetes. Levels between 110 and 125 in a fasting person should be evaluated by a doctor. Definitely consult a physician if level is 126 or more.
Cholesterol	A waxy, fatty substance that causes heart disease and stroke. Desirable levels are under 200; the borderline high range is 200 240; greater than 240 is high and must be evaluated by a physician.
HDL	Also known as "good" cholesterol. High levels protect from risk of heart disease. Males have lower risk at levels above 35; females above 45.
LDL	Also known as "bad" cholesterol. Low levels are desirable. Risk increases at levels over 125.
Chol/HDL Ratio	The number obtained when cholesterol is divided by HDL. Studies show that risk increases as this number increases. Statistically males experience half the risk if this number is 3.4 or less; females 3.3 or less. Males are at average risk at 5.0; females at 4.5. Males have twice the average risk if their ratio is 9.5 and three times at 24; females two times the average risk at 7 and three times at 11.
Triglyceride	Another blood fat that can contribute to heart disease. Desirable levels are less than 200. Consult a physician if your level is over 500.
Iron and % Iron Saturation (optional)	Decreased levels may contribute to anemia. Increased levels can cause iron-overload, which is damaging to many organs. The saturation level is another expression of the amount of iron in your body. See a physician if your iron saturation is less than 16% or more than 45 %.
TSH (optional)	A test for thyroid disease. The usual level is between 0.27 and 4.20. Consult a physician if yours is either higher or lower.
PSA (optional)	A screening test for males that can indicate prostate disease. Consult a physician if your level is more than 4.0.