The American Heart Association has set guidelines for triglyceride levels:[4]
| Level mg/dL | Level mmol/L | Interpretation |
| <150 | <1.70 | Normal range, low risk |
| 151-199 | 1.70-2.25 | Slightly above normal |
| 200-499 | 2.26-5.65 | Some Risk |
| >500 | >5.65 | Very high: high risk |