Let’s explore “How to read a laboratory report”

…reference range Unit: % Male: 40-60 Female: 40-60 How to read this marker Relative percentage can mislead; review absolute count. The wider testing context These are starting ranges for adults. Your age, altitude, smoking, hydration, pr…

…range Unit: x10³/µL Male: 1.0-4.0 Female: 1.0-4.0 How to read this marker Age, infection, immune status, and medications affect interpretation. The wider testing context These are starting ranges for adults. Your age, altitude, smoking,…

…reference range Unit: % Male: 20-40 Female: 20-40 How to read this marker Ask your clinician to review absolute count and clinical context. The wider testing context These are starting ranges for adults. Your age, altitude, smoking, hyd…

…range Unit: x10³/µL Male: 0.2-1.0 Female: 0.2-1.0 How to read this marker Your lab may use a different range. The wider testing context These are starting ranges for adults. Your age, altitude, smoking, hydration, pregnancy, medicines, …

…range Unit: x10³/µL Male: 0.0-0.5 Female: 0.0-0.5 How to read this marker Allergy, parasitic disease, medication reaction, and adrenal status may matter. The wider testing context These are starting ranges for adults. Your age, altitude…

…range Unit: x10³/µL Male: 0.0-0.2 Female: 0.0-0.2 How to read this marker Your lab may use a different range. The wider testing context These are starting ranges for adults. Your age, altitude, smoking, hydration, pregnancy, medicines, …

…rence range Unit: % Male: 0.5-2.5 Female: 0.5-2.5 How to read this marker If you have anemia, your clinician may compare this result with a corrected reticulocyte count or production index. The wider testing context These are starting r…

… range Unit: mmol/L Male: 135-145 Female: 135-145 How to read this marker Volume status, glucose, osmolality, and medications may alter interpretation. The wider testing context Some kidney measures are grouped into stages. An eGFR or u…

… range Unit: mmol/L Male: 3.5-5.0 Female: 3.5-5.0 How to read this marker Hemolysis can falsely elevate. Ask your clinician to review kidney function and acid-base status. The wider testing context Some kidney measures are grouped into …

…ence range Unit: mmol/L Male: 22-29 Female: 22-29 How to read this marker Serum chemistry value. Do not substitute arterial blood-gas bicarbonate ranges. The wider testing context Some kidney measures are grouped into stages. An eGFR or…

…ference range Unit: mg/dL Male: 8-21 Female: 8-21 How to read this marker Protein intake, hydration, catabolism, GI bleeding, and kidney function affect result. The wider testing context Some kidney measures are grouped into stages. An …

…nge Unit: mg/dL Male: 0.74-1.35 Female: 0.59-1.04 How to read this marker Muscle mass, age, diet, medications, and assay matter. Ask your clinician to review with eGFR, not alone. The wider testing context Some kidney measures are group…