How do you read a lab report?
Lab results are often shown as a set of numbers known as a reference range. A reference range may also be called “normal values.” You may see something like this on your results: “normal: 77-99mg/dL” (milligrams per deciliter). Reference ranges are based on the normal test results of a large group of healthy people.
What are the normal ranges for blood test results?
1. Complete blood count
| Component | Normal range |
|---|---|
| red blood cells | men: 4.32–5.72 million cells/mcL; women: 3.90–5.03 million cells/mcL |
| white blood cells | 3,500 to 10,500 cells/mcL |
| platelets | 150,000 to 450,000/mcL |
| hemoglobin | men: 13.5–17.5 grams/deciliter (g/dL); women: 12.0–15.5 g/dL |
What does a full set of bloods check for?
Full blood count (FBC) This is a test to check the types and numbers of cells in your blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. This can help give an indication of your general health, as well as provide important clues about certain health problems you may have.
What is a good blood test reading?
Results
| Red blood cell count | Male: 4.35-5.65 trillion cells/L* (4.35-5.65 million cells/mcL**) Female: 3.92-5.13 trillion cells/L (3.92-5.13 million cells/mcL) |
|---|---|
| Hematocrit | Male: 38.3-48.6 percent Female: 35.5-44.9 percent |
| White blood cell count | 3.4-9.6 billion cells/L (3,400 to 9,600 cells/mcL) |
What does value mean on lab results?
Reference values are the values expected for a healthy person. They are sometimes called “normal” values. By comparing your test results with reference values, you and your healthcare provider can see if any of your test results fall outside the range of expected values.
What does F mean on lab results?
The value you calculate from your data is called the F Statistic or F value (without the “critical” part). The F critical value is a specific value you compare your f-value to. In general, if your calculated F value in a test is larger than your F critical value, you can reject the null hypothesis.
What lab tests should be done annually?
5 Essential Blood Tests You Need Every Year
- Why Annual Blood Testing is Important.
- Broad Thyroid Panel.
- Essential Nutrients: iron/ferritin, vitamin D, vitamin B12, magnesium.
- Complete Metabolic Panel and Complete Blood Count.
- Metabolic Markers: Hemoglobin A1c, fasting glucose and insulin, lipid panel.
What happens if liver function test is abnormal?
If blood levels of transaminases go up this suggests leakage from damaged liver cells due to inflammation or cell death. AST and ALT tend to be high in liver disease and very high in liver inflammation. ALT is mainly found in the liver. AST is also found in muscle and red blood cells.
Does lack of sleep affect blood test?
This way, they identified 68 genes whose expression was affected by lack of sleep. They were able to find out with 92 percent accuracy whether the blood samples came from a person who was sleep deprived or who, to the contrary, had had enough rest.
What are abnormal blood test results?
Your blood test results may fall outside the normal range for many reasons. Abnormal results might be a sign of a disorder or disease. Other factors—such as diet, menstrual cycle, physical activity level, alcohol intake, and medicines (both prescription and over the counter)—also can cause abnormal results.