Results need clinical context
A value outside a reference range does not by itself mean that you have a medical condition. Similarly, a value inside a reference range does not guarantee that no medical issue is present.
Blood test results may need to be interpreted alongside symptoms, medical history, medicines, previous results, other laboratory tests and the circumstances in which the sample was taken.
Reference ranges vary
Where possible, use the reference range supplied on your own laboratory report. Suggested ranges shown by MyLabRanges are general adult guides and may differ from the range used by your laboratory.
Some tests use clinical categories or general healthy-adult guides rather than a conventional lower-and-upper reference interval.
Who the current checker is for
The current version is intended for adults aged 18 years and over who are not pregnant. It is not designed to provide paediatric or pregnancy-specific interpretation.
When to seek professional advice
If a result is unexpected, concerning, substantially outside the range supplied by your laboratory, or you have symptoms that concern you, discuss the result with an appropriate healthcare professional.
If you believe you may need urgent medical attention, use the appropriate urgent or emergency healthcare service rather than relying on this website.