Testing & genetics / SOURCE BRIEF
An out-of-range result is not a diagnosis.
What to know
Reference ranges describe results in comparison groups. A result outside the range does not automatically mean disease, and a result inside it does not rule out a problem. History, symptoms and other findings matter.
Points to carry forward
- Use the range printed on your own report.
- Ask your clinician what the result changes and whether follow-up is needed.
Keep this in mind
Laboratories may use different methods, ranges and units. This brief cannot interpret your individual results.
A question to carry with you
What question was the test intended to answer?
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