The Expert Panel on Blood Cholesterol Levels in Children and Adolescents of the National Cholesterol Education Program classifies a total blood cholesterol level of ≥ _____ or an LDL-cholesterol level of ≥_____ as high,when associated with a family history of hypercholesterolemia.

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A total blood cholesterol level of ≥200 mg/dL or an LDL-cholesterol level of ≥130 mg/dL is considered high in children and adolescents, especially with a family history of hypercholesterolemia.