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Your lab report, finally in plain words.

Look up any blood or urine test to see what it measures, what a normal result is, and what high or low numbers can mean. Plus practical articles on blood sugar, sleep, nutrition and more.

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52 lab tests explained 56 health articles

Got a number from your report?

Choose the test, type your result and see straight away whether it sits below, within or above the usual adult range, in either unit.

Check a result

Pick a test, enter the number from your report and see where it falls against the usual adult range. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

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Health information you can check for yourself

  • Plain language

    Every result is explained in everyday words, with the medical names alongside so you can match them to your report.

  • Both unit systems

    Ranges appear in conventional units (mg/dL) and SI units (mmol/L), so they match whichever your lab prints.

  • Made for talking to your doctor

    Labs use slightly different ranges and one number never tells the whole story. Use what you learn here to ask better questions.