Understanding blood test results and panels. Comprehensive guides to interpreting your blood work and what different values mean.
11 tests in this category
Learn how to understand your basic metabolic panel (BMP) test results. This guide explains kidney function, blood sugar, electrolytes, and what the numbers mean.
Learn how to understand your coagulation panel PT/INR test results. This guide explains prothrombin time, INR, PTT, and what the numbers mean for your clotting ability.
Learn how to understand your complete blood count (CBC) test results. This guide explains red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and what the numbers mean.
Learn how to understand your comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) test results. This guide explains kidney function, liver enzymes, blood sugar, electrolytes, and what the numbers mean.
Learn how to understand your female hormone panel test results. This guide explains estrogen, progesterone, FSH, LH, testosterone, and what the numbers mean for your reproductive health.
Learn how to understand your iron panel test results. This guide explains ferritin, iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation, and what the numbers mean for your health.
Learn how to understand your lipid panel cholesterol test results. This guide explains LDL, HDL, triglycerides, total cholesterol, and what the numbers mean for your heart health.
Learn how to understand your liver panel test results. This guide explains ALT, AST, bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, and what the numbers mean for your liver health.
Learn how to understand your male hormone panel test results. This guide explains testosterone, free testosterone, LH, FSH, estradiol, and what the numbers mean for men's health.
Learn how to understand your renal panel kidney function test results. This guide explains creatinine, BUN, eGFR, electrolytes, and what the numbers mean for your kidney health.
Learn how to understand your thyroid panel test results. This guide explains TSH, Free T4, Free T3, thyroid antibodies, and what the numbers mean for your thyroid health.