Step-by-step guides to understanding your health tests, blood reports, and what results mean for your health.
Which tests need fasting, for how long, and what to avoid.
GuideReference ranges, flags, normal vs abnormal — explained.
GuideQuick lookup guide for every common lab test.
GuideEvery number on your full blood count explained.
GuideCRP, ESR, procalcitonin — comparing inflammation markers.
HbA1c, OGTT, fasting glucose — complete diabetes testing.
ThyroidTSH, T3, T4, antibodies — understanding thyroid tests.
BloodIron, B12, folate — diagnosing and treating anaemia.
KidneyeGFR, creatinine, urine ACR — kidney function explained.
KidneyEvery test in the kidney function panel explained.
LiverALT, AST, ALP, GGT, bilirubin, albumin — all explained.
HeartLDL, HDL, triglycerides — your cholesterol results decoded.
HeartCholesterol, troponin, BNP — cardiac tests explained.
AutoimmuneANA, RF, anti-CCP, ANCA — which test detects which disease.
NutritionD, B12, folate, iron — testing for nutritional deficiencies.
Which tests to get at your annual health checkup.
WomenHormonal, thyroid and fertility tests for women.
MenPSA, testosterone, cardiac and metabolic tests for men.
SeniorsEssential annual blood tests after age 60.
PregnancyEvery antenatal blood test by trimester explained.
SurgeryPre-operative tests — what they check and why.
HormonesThyroid, cortisol, reproductive hormones — full guide.