HDL
HDL is a clinical biomarker on the Liver panel, reported in mg/dL. Standard reference range: Male 40–100 · Female 50–100 mg/dL. Functional (optimal) range used by integrative practitioners: 39–120 mg/dL.
What is HDL?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) mediates reverse cholesterol transport, carrying excess cholesterol from peripheral tissues to the liver for excretion; higher levels are cardioprotective.
Reference ranges
| Range type | Value (mg/dL) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (lab) | Male 40–100 · Female 50–100 | Typical Quest / LabCorp adult reference |
| Functional (optimal) | 39–120 | Integrative / functional medicine consensus |
How SomaVue interprets HDL
SomaVue maps every result for HDL against four clinical lenses — nutrient cofactors, toxin exposure, infection drivers, and circadian/hormonal context — and connects each interpretation to specific peer-reviewed citations. Pre-mapped clinical reasoning and cross-marker pattern detection are available inside the practitioner workspace.
See the full interpretation
Upload a patient PDF or enter values manually to see the four-lens analysis, cross-marker patterns, and cited evidence for HDL and 205 other markers.
Try it freeEducational reference only. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, assay method, age, sex, and clinical context. Functional ranges represent integrative-medicine consensus and are not regulatory thresholds. SomaVue does not diagnose, treat, mitigate, or prevent disease. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider.