How to Read & Understand Your Lab Report
Complete guide to understanding your lab test results including CBC, blood sugar, thyroid, lipid profile, and more. Learn what normal ranges mean and when to worry.
Check Patient and Lab Details
Verify your name, age, gender, date of sample collection, and the lab's accreditation (NABL/CAP). These ensure the report is yours and from a certified lab.
Understand the Test Categories
Reports are organized by test type: CBC (Complete Blood Count), Blood Sugar (Glucose), Lipid Profile (Cholesterol), Thyroid (TSH, T3, T4), Liver Function (LFT), Kidney Function (KFT), etc.
Read the Reference Ranges
Each test result has a 'Reference Range' or 'Normal Range' column. Your result is compared against this range. Values within range are generally normal.
Identify Abnormal Values
Values marked 'H' (High), 'L' (Low), or shown in red/bold are outside the normal range. A single abnormal value doesn't always mean a problem — context matters.
Understand Common Tests
Hemoglobin: 12-16 g/dL (women), 14-18 g/dL (men). Fasting Blood Sugar: 70-100 mg/dL. TSH: 0.4-4.0 mIU/L. Total Cholesterol: below 200 mg/dL.
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Pro Tips
- Always discuss abnormal results with your doctor — don't self-diagnose
- Keep a record of all lab reports in GoDavaii Health Vault for tracking trends
- Fasting tests require 8-12 hours of fasting — non-compliance affects results
- Reference ranges may vary slightly between labs — compare with the lab's own ranges
- GoDavaii AI can explain results in simple language in your preferred Indian language
Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only. For medical decisions, always consult a qualified healthcare professional. GoDavaii's AI assistant can provide additional guidance in 16 Indian languages.
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