Understanding Total Cholesterol: Is 7.2 High?

No, a total cholesterol count of 7.2 is not considered high. It is within the normal range. The desirable total cholesterol level is less than 5.2 mmol/L (200 mg/dL). A level between 5.2 and 6.2 mmol/L (200 and 240 mg/dL) is considered borderline-high, and a level of 6.2 mmol/L (240 mg/dL) or higher is considered high.