Understanding Your Lab Test Results: A Simple Guide

Understanding Your Lab Test Results: A Simple Guide- Pflege

Lab tests give a snapshot of how your body is functioning. They help your doctor check organs, infections, blood sugar, cholesterol, and more. Reference ranges show what’s normal for healthy people, but results aren’t a strict pass/fail—context matters because biology varies.

Key tests and what they mean:

• Complete blood count (CBC):

  • Red blood cells = oxygen delivery; low can mean anemia.

  • White blood cells = immune activity; high or low can indicate infection or other issues.

  • Platelets = blood clotting; abnormal counts can affect healing and bleeding risk.

• Metabolic panel:

  • Glucose = blood sugar control; important for diabetes risk.

  • Creatinine and BUN = kidney function.

  • Liver enzymes = liver stress or injury.

• Lipid panel:

  • HDL = “good” cholesterol; protective for the heart.

  • LDL = “bad” cholesterol; higher levels can raise heart risk.

  • Triglycerides = another fat measure linked to heart health.

Important notes:

• Results outside reference ranges don’t automatically mean trouble, and normal results don’t guarantee perfect health.

• Talk with your doctor about what your specific numbers mean for you and what, if any, follow-up is needed.

If you’re managing health at home or recovering, home healthcare services in Dubai can help you understand test results, explain why each test was ordered, and what changes in results might imply for your treatment plan. With Pflege’s doctor-at-home services, a qualified doctor can review your reports with you, break down the numbers in simple language, answer your questions, and guide you in making confident, informed decisions about your care. 🩺 Schedule Your Home Doctor Consultation Now!