How do I know if my cholesterol is high?

Do I take into consideration the levels of my HDL and LDL? Or just my Cholesterol level alone.

For example, my Cholesterol level is not too high, although my LDL level is high and my HDL level is low. Does this mean anything?

Thanks!

Although your total cholesterol is technically within the normal range, a high LDL and a low HDL are bad. They put you at an increased risk of coronary artery disease.