August 4, 2006, Newsletter Issue #6: Interpreting Your Blood Test Results
Tip of the Week
After you've had blood tests done, your doctor will interpret them for you. Do not try to decipher your blood test results by yourself as some numbers may be outside the "normal range." This may or may not be an indication of a problem. Many factors can cause blood test results outside the normal range. For example, women having their period may show up as abnormal. Other factors that can cause variations in the numbers are race, age, non-prescription drugs, diet, alcohol consumption and even how much exercise you get. Finally, contamination of the blood can also be responsible for blood test results that are outside the normal range.
Using your medical history and any symptoms you're presenting, your doctor will work with you to interpret your blood test results in a way you will understand. If you are confused or dissatisfied with the answers you get, do not hesitate to ask your doctor for clarification. Most doctors are sensitive to the complicated nature of their field!
About LifeTips
Now one of the top on-line publishers in the world, LifeTips offers tips to millions of monthly visitors. Our mission mission is to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. Expert writers earn dough for what they know. And exclusive sponsors in each niche topic help us make-it-all happen.
| Guru Spotlight |
| Jennifer Mathes, Ph.D. |
