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.
Not sure what your eGFR or creatinine result means? Plain-English guide to kidney function markers, CKD stages, and questions to ask your GP — for ASEAN, ANZ, and NA readers.
Not sure what your HbA1c number means? Plain-English guide to normal ranges, prediabetes, diabetes thresholds, and questions to ask your GP — for ASEAN, ANZ, and NA readers.
Quick Answer: Thyroid function is primarily measured by the TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) blood test, with a normal range of approximately
Quick Answer: Blood test results are measured against reference ranges, but a result outside the normal range does not automatically
Quick answer: A standard cholesterol panel reports total cholesterol, LDL (“bad”), HDL (“good”), and triglycerides. Broadly: LDL is the number
Your doctor says your blood pressure is 138/88. Is that good or bad? This plain-language guide explains what both numbers mean, the categories, why your personal target matters, and 5 questions to ask your doctor.
