How do you read lab results?
Lab results are often shown as a set of numbers known as a reference range. A reference range may also be called “normal values.” You may see something like this on your results: “normal: 77-99mg/dL” (milligrams per deciliter). Reference ranges are based on the normal test results of a large group of healthy people.
What are the abbreviations on a blood test?
Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Stands for | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HCT | Hematocrit | A blood test measurement |
| HCV | Hepatitis C virus | A virus that causes one type of liver disease |
| HDL | High density lipoprotein | A type of cholesterol, also known as “good” cholesterol |
| HGB | Hemoglobin | A blood test measurement |
What are normal lab results?
Normal Laboratory Values
| Laboratory Test | Normal Range in US Units | Normal Range in SI Units |
|---|---|---|
| Marginal | 200-239 mg/dL | 5.17-6.18 mmol/L |
| High | >239 mg/dl | >6.18 mmol/L |
| Cholesterol, LDL | <100 mg/dL | <2.59 mmol/L |
| Marginal | 100-159 mg/dL | 2.59-4.14 mmol/L |
What does MCV mean in a blood test?
MCV stands for mean corpuscular volume. An MCV blood test measures the average size of your red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen from your lungs to every cell in your body. Your cells need oxygen to grow, reproduce, and stay healthy.
What does BMP stand for?
A basic metabolic panel (BMP) is a test that measures eight different substances in your blood. It provides important information about your body’s chemical balance and metabolism.
What PTT means?
A partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test measures the time it takes for a blood clot to form. Normally, when you get a cut or injury that causes bleeding, proteins in your blood called coagulation factors work together to form a blood clot. The clot stops you from losing too much blood.
What is MCV in blood test?
What does high MCH and MCV mean?
What Do High MCH Levels Mean? Your MCH will reflect your MCV. That means you’ll have more hemoglobin if your red blood cells are larger than normal. Red blood cells can grow too large when you have fewer of them than normal — a condition called macrocytic anemia. It’s more common if you’re elderly.