How do I read my medical lab results?

How do I read my medical 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 does STD range mean on lab results?

The reference range indicates whether the STD value is high enough to be considered positive; if not, it returns negative. For example, a range of < 0.90 in the "Herpes Simplex-2" test means any results below the 0.90 range are considered negative.

How long does it take to get lab results from blood work?

According to Regional Medical Laboratory, most in-hospital results can be obtained within three to six hours after taking the blood. Sometimes blood drawn at other, non-hospital facilities can take several days to get results.