How to Read Your Blood Test Results
The lab hands you a wall of numbers and acronyms. Here's how to make sense of it: what reference ranges are, what "out of range" means, what to look at first - and how Mediora explains every marker in plain language.
Upload a test - freeWhere to start
Every report has columns: the marker name, your value, the units, and a reference range. Comparing your value to the range is the core of reading it.
- Marker name (e.g. hemoglobin, glucose, TSH)
- Your result - a number
- Units (g/dL, mmol/L, ng/mL)
- Reference range - the lab's "normal"
What "out of range" means
A value above or below the reference is flagged (often H for high / L for low). This is NOT a diagnosis - many out-of-range values are minor and depend on time of day, food, or exercise. Context and trend matter more than a single number.
Why units matter
Different labs report different units (mg/dL vs mmol/L). The same value looks different in different units. When comparing tests from different labs, the units must be reconciled - Mediora does this automatically.
How Mediora helps
Upload a PDF or photo - Mediora reads every marker, scores it against age- and sex-aware ranges, explains what it means and what to watch, tracks the trend across uploads, and drafts questions for your doctor. Interpretation, not a diagnosis.
Frequently asked questions
What is a reference range?
The range of values a lab considers typical for healthy people. Your value is compared to it; falling outside is flagged but is not itself a diagnosis.
What do H and L next to a result mean?
H (high) means above the reference, L (low) below. It's a prompt to pay attention, not a diagnosis. Context and a repeat matter more than one measurement.
Why are my units different from someone else's?
Labs use different units (mg/dL, mmol/L, etc.). The values are equivalent, just on a different scale. Mediora normalizes units when comparing tests.
Can I get my results explained for free?
Yes - during the open beta, Mediora explains uploaded results for free, in English, Russian or Hebrew.
Don't want to do it by hand?
Upload a test - freeMediora.AI is an informational tool - interpretation, not a diagnosis. Always discuss decisions with your doctor.