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Understanding Blood Test Results

deleted_user
deleted_user
I received the blood test documents from my dr, and I really don't understand them, and can't seem to find a website that will explain the numbers. Can anyone tell me where to go to get educated on this info. Thanks.
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deleted_user
I almost hesitate giving out a site that lists normal ranges. I know normal ranges vary somewhat depending on the lab, age, gender, weight, location, etc. I am fortunate that all my labs results are posted online for me to view. I have them done at the same place everytime, one of the hospitals here were I live. The also post the results online usually the same day. When I pull up my results it also shows me the normal ranges. I can also pull up all results for any given test I have had in the past at the same time. That allows me to compare to previous tests. I am surprised they don't show the normal ranges on your lab result documents. I am going to go out on a limb here and list 3 different web sites that I have used and found informative. The first is one that goes into some detail of what each test means

http://www.naturalhealthtechniques.com/BasicsofHealth/lab_result_meaning1.htm

This next one goes into "What does a normal range" mean.

http://www.healthandfitnessadvices.com/articles/health/medical-tests-what-does-a-normal-range-mean.html

The third lists normal ranges for many different tests. I have gone through and checked to see how close they are to the normal ranges listed on my results. They are relatively close in ranges.

http://pathcuric1.swmed.edu/PathDemo/nrrt.htm

I hope these help some. Use these merely as guide lines and not as 100 percent accurate. If you have concerns about any of your own results you need to consult your doc of course.
Mtnstar
JustBlue
JustBlue
Some sites:
this one is not great but it does have some info on tests.
http://www.liverdoctor.com/index.php
Here's a site that has some useful info - more blod test explanations than you would ever want I think:
http://home3.inet.tele.dk/omni/alttest.htm#mch

I have to say that the very best site I have ever found for info that you need is the janis site - incredible
http://www.janis7hepc.com/index.htm


I'll find more later.
deleted_user
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JustBlue, that website is awesome, and sad....the tributes are tearjerkers. I'm getting a bit scared, I have pains all over my torso, especially just under my ribs, on my left side, what could that be? ugh, as mckensie says, one day at a time. thanks for referencing that website. xoxoxo
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