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Lab tests
- Blood test results explainedUpload or paste your blood test and see every result explained next to the range printed on your report, with the abbreviations written out.
- Complete blood count (CBC) explainerPaste or upload a complete blood count and see hemoglobin, white cells, platelets and red cell indices set out against the ranges on your own report.
- Lipid panel (cholesterol test) explainerSee total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides from your lipid panel explained line by line, using the ranges or targets printed on your own report.
- Liver function test (hepatic function panel) results explainedWhat a hepatic function panel tests for: ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, bilirubin and albumin explained with the ranges printed on your own report.
- Kidney function test explainerSee creatinine, eGFR, urea and electrolytes from a kidney function test explained in a table, with the ranges on your report and what each line measures.
- Thyroid test results explained: TSH, T4 and T3How to read a thyroid blood test: what TSH, free T4 and free T3 measure, how they move together, and how to use the ranges on your report.
- CMP and BMP results explainedA BMP checks glucose, electrolytes and kidney function; a CMP adds liver tests and proteins. See every line of your metabolic panel explained.
- Urinalysis results explainedRead your urine test result line by line: leukocytes, nitrite, protein, blood, trace and 1+ readings, and what /HPF means on the microscopy part.
- HbA1c and glucose test explainerSee your HbA1c and glucose results explained: percent and mmol/mol units, estimated average glucose and the ranges or categories printed on your report.
- INR, PT and aPTT results explainedPT is the time blood takes to clot; INR is the same result standardised across laboratories. See PT, INR and aPTT on your report explained clearly.
- How to read a culture and sensitivity reportHow to read a culture and sensitivity report: the organism grown, CFU/mL counts, no growth, and what S, I and R mean in the antibiotic table.
- Iron studies explainerSee serum iron, ferritin, transferrin, TIBC and transferrin saturation from your iron studies explained row by row with the ranges on your own report.
- How to read allergy test resultsWhat the numbers on an allergy blood test mean: specific IgE in kU/L, classes 0 to 6 and why a positive result does not always mean an allergy.
- How to read your vitamin D blood test resultsAdd a vitamin D blood test and see 25-hydroxyvitamin D, the D2 and D3 lines, and ng/mL versus nmol/L units explained against the bands your lab printed.
- Vitamin B12 and folate test explainerB12 and folate reports use pg/mL, pmol/L, ng/mL or nmol/L, plus extras such as active B12 or MMA. See every line named and set beside your lab's range.
- PSA test explainerWhat do total PSA, free PSA and the free-to-total ratio on a report stand for? Add your PSA result to see each line defined next to your lab's own range.
- CRP and ESR (inflammation marker) explainerDecode an inflammation marker report: CRP in mg/L or mg/dL, high-sensitivity CRP and ESR in mm/hr, each explained using the ranges your laboratory printed.
- Hepatitis panel (A, B and C serology) explainerHepatitis serology is a list of look-alike abbreviations. See HBsAg, anti-HBs, anti-HBc, anti-HAV and anti-HCV spelled out with the result printed for each.
- Reproductive hormone test explainerPaste a reproductive hormone panel to see FSH, LH, estradiol, testosterone and prolactin explained, including the phase-by-phase ranges many labs print.
- Stool test report explainerStool reports combine appearance, microscopy for ova and parasites, occult blood or FIT and calprotectin. Add yours and each part is explained in turn.
- HIV test report explainerAdd an HIV test report and see its wording set out plainly: reactive and non-reactive, antigen/antibody screens, confirmatory tests, viral load and CD4.
- STI test report explainerChlamydia and gonorrhea NAAT lines, syphilis serology such as RPR and TPHA, and words like detected, reactive and titer, explained as your report prints them.
- Pregnancy hCG blood test explainerWhat does a quantitative beta-hCG blood test report actually show? See the hormone level, its units and the week-by-week reference table set out plainly.
- Semen analysis report explainerUpload a semen analysis and get each line named in plain words: volume, sperm concentration, total count, motility grades, morphology and the limits printed.
- Troponin and cardiac marker test explainerCardiac marker results in plain words: troponin I or T, high-sensitivity troponin, CK-MB, BNP and NT-proBNP, shown with the units and cut-off on your report.
- Arterial blood gas (ABG) report explainerArterial blood gas printouts pack many symbols into a few lines. Add yours to see pH, pCO2, pO2, bicarbonate, base excess and lactate named and defined.
- Genetic test report explainerGenetic test reports classify each variant in set words. See pathogenic, likely benign, variant of uncertain significance and carrier explained as written.
Scans and heart tests
- Radiology report explainerUnderstand the wording in an X-ray, CT, MRI or ultrasound report. Each finding is restated in plain language, with terms defined and questions to ask.
- How to read your X-ray reportWhat a normal and an abnormal X-ray report look like, and what words like opacity, effusion and no acute abnormality mean on your own report.
- CT scan report explainerUnderstand a CT scan report organ by organ. Terms such as hypodense, enhancement, lesion and incidental finding are defined and each finding restated.
- MRI report explainerSee an MRI report restated in plain language, level by level or structure by structure, with terms such as T2 signal, protrusion and stenosis defined.
- Ultrasound report explainerDecode an ultrasound report: echogenicity, anechoic and hypoechoic areas, cysts, measurements and Doppler findings restated in clear, everyday language.
- Mammogram results and BI-RADS categories explainedWhat BI-RADS 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 mean on a mammogram report, what category 2 benign findings are, and what breast density letters mean.
- DEXA bone density results: T-score and Z-score explainedWhat a T-score and Z-score on a DEXA bone density scan mean, how they differ, and how to read the spine and hip results on your own report.
- Echocardiogram report explainerUnderstand an echocardiogram report: ejection fraction, chamber sizes, valve regurgitation and stenosis grades, and diastolic function in plain language.
- ECG (EKG) report explainerPaste the text printed on your ECG and see the rate, rhythm, PR, QRS and QT intervals and the machine's interpretation lines explained in plain words.
- PET scan report explainerAdd your PET or PET-CT report to see FDG uptake, SUVmax values and wording such as avid, hypermetabolic and physiologic put into plain, everyday language.
- Exercise stress test report explainerTreadmill and exercise ECG reports explained: Bruce protocol stages, METs achieved, target heart rate, blood pressure response and ST segment changes.
- Holter monitor report explainerWhat do PVCs, PACs, pauses and heart rate range mean on a Holter report? Paste the summary from your 24-hour ECG and read each line in plain language.
Pathology and screening
- Pathology report explainerUnderstand a pathology report section by section: specimen, gross and microscopic description, diagnosis and margins restated in clear, everyday words.
- Biopsy report explainerPaste your biopsy report to see the diagnosis lines restated in plain words, with terms such as dysplasia, atypia, in situ and negative for malignancy.
- Pap smear (cervical screening) report explainerUnderstand a Pap smear or cervical screening result: specimen adequacy, NILM, ASC-US, LSIL, HSIL and HPV test wording explained in plain language.
- Colonoscopy report explainerMake sense of a colonoscopy report, from bowel preparation quality and cecal intubation to the size and site of each polyp and which biopsies were sent.
- Upper endoscopy (gastroscopy) report explainerAn upper GI endoscopy report covers the esophagus, stomach and duodenum in turn. See each finding, grade and biopsy site restated in everyday language.
Prescriptions and medicines
- Prescription decoder: PO, BID, PRN and other abbreviationsPO means by mouth, BID twice a day, PRN as needed. Decode any prescription abbreviation, from QD and TID to SIG and QHS, written out in full words.
- Medicine leaflet explainerPaste a section of a medicine leaflet or package insert and see it restated in plain language, with side effect frequency terms and warnings explained.
- Eye prescription explained: SPH, CYL, axis, OD and OSWhat SPH, CYL, axis and ADD mean on your glasses prescription, what OD and OS stand for, and why plus and minus numbers matter. Read it row by row.
- Medication list decoderDecode a repeat medication or medicines reconciliation list: PO, BD, TDS, QDS, PRN and other dose, route and frequency shorthand, one medicine per row.
Hospital and clinic documents
- Discharge summary explainerMake sense of a hospital discharge summary: what happened during your stay, the terms used, your listed medicines and follow-up, in plain language.
- After-visit summary explainerUnderstand the after-visit summary from a clinic or emergency department: diagnoses, test results, medicine changes and follow-up in plain language.
- Clinic letter explainerPaste a clinic or specialist letter and see the diagnosis, examination findings, test results and plan restated in plain words, abbreviations expanded.
- Operative report explainerUnderstand an operative report: diagnoses before and after surgery, the procedure performed, findings, blood loss and specimens restated in plain words.
- Spirometry (lung function test) report explainerLung function numbers explained: paste a spirometry report to see FEV1, FVC, the FEV1/FVC ratio, percent predicted and bronchodilator response defined.
- Sleep study (polysomnography) report explainerUnderstand a polysomnography or home sleep study report: AHI, oxygen desaturation index, lowest SpO2, sleep efficiency and time in each sleep stage.
- Referral letter explainerRead a referral letter from your GP to a specialist in plain words: the reason for referral, the history given, and what the urgency wording refers to.
- Emergency department discharge papers explainerEmergency department discharge paperwork, restated in plain language: the triage category, presenting complaint, what was done and when to come back.
- Vaccination record explainerWhat do DTaP, MMR, HepB and IPV stand for? Add an immunization card or record to see each vaccine, dose number, date and lot number set out row by row.
- Hearing test (audiogram) explainerAdd the text of a hearing test report to see decibel thresholds by frequency, air and bone conduction, speech scores and tympanometry types explained.
Bills and insurance
- Medical bill and insurance statement explainerSee what each line on a medical bill or insurance statement means: charges, codes, adjustments, what insurance paid and what the document says you owe.
- Explanation of Benefits (EOB) explainerSee what each column on an Explanation of Benefits means: amount billed, allowed amount, plan paid, deductible, coinsurance and what you may owe.
- Itemized hospital bill explained, line by lineAn itemized bill lists every charge from your hospital stay with its code, date and price. See each line explained and spot what to question.
- Insurance denial letter explainerUnderstand a health insurance denial letter: which service was denied, the reason given, and the appeal steps and deadlines the letter itself sets out.
- Prior authorization letter explainerGot a pre-approval decision from your insurer? See the status, the services and codes it covers, what the reference number is for and the validity dates.
- Medical claim form and superbill explainerEach box and code on a medical claim form or superbill explained: CPT and HCPCS procedure codes, ICD-10 diagnoses, modifiers, place of service and units.