Understanding Your LDL and Cholesterol Ratio Results
Quick answer: LDL (“bad”) cholesterol should be below 3.0 mmol/L for most adults, and below 1.8 mmol/L if you have […]
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Plain-language guides to understanding your medical test results — blood tests, imaging, spirometry, and specialist measurements. Each guide explains what the key numbers mean, what a high or low result indicates, and what your doctor is likely to recommend next. No medical background required.
Understanding Your Cortisol Test Result
Quick Answer: Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands; a normal morning (AM) serum cortisol is typically 140–690
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Understanding Your Lipase and Amylase Test Results
Quick Answer: Lipase and amylase are digestive enzymes produced by the pancreas; normal lipase is typically 10–140 U/L and normal
Understanding Your MRI Scan Results
Quick Answer: An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan produces detailed images of soft tissues, organs, joints, and the nervous system
Understanding Your Urinalysis (Urine Test) Results
Quick Answer: A urinalysis is a urine test that evaluates the appearance, chemical composition, and microscopic cell content of your
Understanding Your Calcium Blood Test Result
Quick Answer: A serum calcium blood test measures the amount of calcium circulating in your blood; the normal adult range
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Understanding Your Haemoglobin Result and What Anaemia Means
Quick Answer: Your haemoglobin result measures the oxygen-carrying protein in your red blood cells; a normal level is roughly 120–155
Understanding Your Creatinine Test Result
Quick Answer: Creatinine is a waste product filtered by the kidneys; a normal blood level is roughly 62–115 micromol/L for
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Understanding Your INR and Warfarin Result
Quick Answer: INR (International Normalised Ratio) measures how long your blood takes to clot relative to a standard; the normal
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Understanding Your Troponin Test Result
Quick Answer: Troponin measures proteins released into the blood when heart muscle cells are damaged; a result above the laboratory’s