Bloodwork & Health

Understanding reference ranges

How reference ranges appear with bloodwork and what they do not mean.

When you save bloodwork, Protocol can show laboratory reference ranges next to values when those ranges were provided or entered.

  • Ranges come from labs and can differ by method, population and units;
  • Outside a range is not automatically a diagnosis;
  • Inside a range is not a guarantee the result is ideal for you.

Use Protocol to organise results; ask a clinician to interpret them.

Protocol helps you track and understand your information. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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