Enter your blood test values and get plain English explanations. Covers CBC, CMP, Lipid Panel, and Thyroid tests.
Select a panel tab above (CBC, CMP, Lipid Panel, or Thyroid), enter the values from your lab report, and click "Interpret My Results." The tool will flag any values outside the standard reference range and provide a plain English explanation of what each result means. You do not need to fill in every field. Just enter the values you have.
A Complete Blood Count measures the cells circulating in your blood: red blood cells (which carry oxygen), white blood cells (which fight infection), and platelets (which help your blood clot). It is one of the most commonly ordered blood tests and is used to screen for anemia, infections, clotting disorders, and many other conditions. A CBC with differential also breaks down white blood cells into subtypes (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils), each of which plays a different role in your immune response.
A Comprehensive Metabolic Panel measures 14 substances in your blood that provide information about your blood sugar, electrolyte balance, kidney function, and liver health. It includes glucose, sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, calcium, BUN, creatinine, eGFR, ALT, AST, ALP, bilirubin, total protein, albumin, and globulin. It is a standard part of most annual physicals and wellness checkups.
A Lipid Panel measures the fats and cholesterol in your blood to assess your risk for heart disease and stroke. It typically includes total cholesterol, LDL ("bad") cholesterol, HDL ("good") cholesterol, triglycerides, and VLDL cholesterol. A fasting lipid panel (no food for 9-12 hours before the blood draw) gives the most accurate results, especially for triglycerides.
A Thyroid Panel evaluates how well your thyroid gland is working. The thyroid regulates metabolism, energy, heart rate, and body temperature. The most important test is TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), which acts as a sensitive signal. If TSH is abnormal, Free T4 and Free T3 help clarify whether the thyroid is overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothyroidism).
Reference ranges represent the values found in 95% of healthy adults. Your specific lab may report slightly different ranges depending on the equipment and methods used. Always compare your results to the reference range printed on your own lab report. Values slightly outside the range are not always cause for alarm, and values within the range do not always guarantee perfect health. Context matters, which is why discussing your results with your healthcare provider is important.