Medical reports have a language. Start understanding it.
Explore common lab panels, medical abbreviations, parameters, and report terminology in one clear and organized place.
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Clear report structure
Test, parameter, result, unit and interval.
Know what each part of a report is called
Medical and laboratory reports usually place important information into familiar fields. Knowing those fields makes it easier to navigate a report and find the terminology you are looking for.
Test or Panel Name
The named laboratory panel or test.
Measured Parameter
The individual item measured within a panel.
Result and Unit
The reported value and its measurement unit.
Reference Interval
The comparison range shown by the laboratory.
Common terms you may see on a report
Browse parameters by name, abbreviation, unit, or report category.
Browse All ParametersWhy report ranges can look different
Laboratories may display different reference intervals depending on several practical and clinical factors.
Laboratory Method
Equipment and testing methods can differ between laboratories.
Age and Sex
Some parameters use different comparison ranges for different groups.
Timing
Fasting status and collection timing may affect certain measurements.
Hydration
Hydration status can influence several laboratory values.
Medications
Prescription and over-the-counter medicines may influence results.
Health History
Previous results and health history add important context.
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