Understanding Your Lab Results: A Plain-English Guide to Common Tests

What common blood and urine tests measure, how to read a lab report and the questions to ask your provider.

Ebook · PDF download · 13 pages · $27

A plain-English guide to what common lab tests measure, how to read a lab report and reference ranges, and which questions to ask your provider.

What it helps you do

Read your report with confidence

A walk-through of a typical lab report: results, units, reference ranges and flags.

Know what common tests measure

Plain-English explanations of blood count, metabolic, cholesterol, blood sugar, thyroid and urine tests.

Better conversations with your provider

Question lists and a results tracker to follow your numbers over time with your care team.

What's inside

  • Read This First
  • How a Lab Report Is Laid Out
  • Understanding Reference Ranges
  • Complete Blood Count (CBC)
  • Metabolic Panels
  • Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Tests
  • Thyroid, Vitamin and Urine Tests
  • Questions to Ask About Your Results
  • Results Tracker
  • Keeping Your Lab Records Organized

Who it's for

You get lab results in a patient portal and want to understand the terms and layout before you talk with your healthcare provider.

How it works

  • Format: PDF ebook, 13 pages, printable.
  • Pay securely through Stripe checkout.
  • After payment you're taken straight to your download page on healthandwellnesslifestylemanagement.com.

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This ebook shares general lifestyle and wellness information for educational purposes. It is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant changes to your routine, especially if you have a health condition.