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Lab Result Interpreter

Enter your blood test numbers to find out what they mean for your energy — not just whether you're "normal" by lab standards, but whether you're in the optimal range for feeling well.

Enter only the markers you have results for — you can leave the rest blank. Lab ranges vary by provider; this tool uses UK NHS ranges as a baseline and highlights values that are in range but below optimal for energy.

µg/L
pmol/L
nmol/L
mIU/L
mmol/L
nmol/L
g/L
mg/L

Blood work only tells part of the story

Our AI quiz looks at sleep, stress, diet, lifestyle, and symptoms alongside any blood markers — to give you a complete picture.

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Why "normal" doesn't mean "optimal"

Blood test reference ranges are built to detect disease — not to ensure you feel well. The "normal" range typically captures the middle 95% of a healthy population, which means someone can be at the very bottom of the range and still be flagged as fine, even while experiencing significant fatigue symptoms.

A ferritin of 15 µg/L is technically normal in most UK labs. But research consistently shows fatigue and brain fog often persist until ferritin is above 50–70 µg/L. This interpreter shows you where your results sit against functional ranges — the levels associated with actually feeling well, not just avoiding disease.

Frequently asked questions

Which blood markers matter most for fatigue?

Ferritin (stored iron), vitamin D, TSH and free T3/T4 (thyroid), active B12 (holotranscobalamin), and HbA1c (average blood sugar) are the most commonly missed. Serum magnesium is rarely tested but almost never reflects true magnesium status — only 1% of the body's magnesium is in the blood.

Should I show these interpretations to my GP?

Yes — they can be a useful starting point for a conversation. The functional ranges used here are drawn from published research and represent values associated with symptom resolution in studies. They are not a diagnosis. Your GP has your full clinical picture and should make any treatment decisions.

Can I get these tests privately if my GP won't run them?

Yes. Services like Medichecks and Thriva allow you to order specific tests without a GP referral. A panel covering ferritin, vitamin D, active B12, free T3/T4, and HbA1c typically costs £80–£150 depending on the provider. Results are usually returned within 24–48 hours.

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