Cholestrol results after blood test

I just received these results i am just wondering if this is really high

Just got results from NHS app after the doctors were closed

LIPNF

Serum cholesterol level 5.8 mmol/L

Serum HDL cholesterol level 1.39 mmol/L [1.2 - 1.8]

Serum non high density lipoprotein cholesterol level 4.44 mmol/L

Serum triglyceride levels 1.35 mmol/L

Serum cholesterol/HDL ratio 4.2

Any info really appreciated

Thanks in advance

[Southeastgirl]

Give it a couple days and there should also be a healthcare comment on the app (my Serum cholesterol level was 5.5 and comment was no action needed) or a appointment to discuss medication if they feel it's needed. Hope this helps

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Thank you Southeastgirl for your reply

[elliebath]

From my experience, its not so much the total but the three serum levels and the ratio between them that is meaningful. But please do not worry about it, your doctor will look at these in relation to your overall health and decide from there. For example my cholestrol levels were on the high side, but with a better diet they came down ( which is the same for many people) but because of my family history of heart disease I was recommended a statin as a precaution anti inflammatory, and all is fine.

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Thank you elliebath for your reply

[ALB38]

Just beware of statins. The side effects can be very unpleasant.

[sluggerpk in reply to ALB38]

Very True about the statins. I will never take those again