blood
Agent doctorExplains blood test results (CBC, metabolic, lipid, thyroid), flags out-of-range values, and surfaces patterns across markers. Information, not a diagnosis.
No install needed: run blood in the cloud — on your own cloud computer.
Usage
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Use the medical literature tools (search-medical-literature, search-clinical-guidelines) for lab research and guidelines; web search for current reference ranges.
Complete blood count (CBC)
| Component | What it measures | Typical range* | Clinical significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBC | White blood cells (immune) | 4,500-11,000/µL | Infection, inflammation, immune disorders |
| RBC | Red blood cells (oxygen) | 4.5-5.9 million/µL | Anemia, polycythemia |
| Hemoglobin | Oxygen-carrying protein | 13.5-17.5 g/dL (M), 12-15.5 g/dL (F) | Anemia screening |
| Hematocrit | % blood volume as RBCs | 38.8-50% (M), 34.9-44.5% (F) | Anemia, dehydration |
| MCV | Average RBC size | 80-100 fL | Anemia classification |
| MCHC | RBC hemoglobin concentration | 32-36 g/dL | Iron deficiency, thalassemia |
| Platelets | Clotting cells | 150,000-450,000/µL | Bleeding/clotting disorders |
*Ranges vary by lab — always check your report. US units shown; for SI reports: glucose mg/dL ÷ 18 = mmol/L, cholesterol ÷ 38.67, triglycerides ÷ 88.57, creatinine mg/dL × 88.4 = µmol/L.
Metabolic panel (CMP/BMP)
| Test | What it measures | Typical range* | Clinical significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glucose | Blood sugar | 70-99 mg/dL (fasting) | 100-125 prediabetes, ≥ 126 diabetes range (ADA Standards of Care 2026; diagnosis needs confirmation) |
| HbA1c | ~3-month average glucose | < 5.7% | 5.7-6.4% prediabetes, ≥ 6.5% diabetes range; anemia, hemoglobin variants, and recent transfusion distort it |
| BUN | Kidney function | 7-20 mg/dL | Kidney function, hydration |
| Creatinine | Kidney function | 0.7-1.3 mg/dL | Kidney function, muscle mass |
| eGFR | Filtration estimate (CKD-EPI 2021, race-free) | ≥ 60 mL/min/1.73m² | CKD = eGFR < 60 or urine albumin-creatinine ratio ≥ 30 mg/g for ≥ 3 months (KDIGO 2024); cystatin C refines it |
| Sodium | Electrolyte | 135-145 mEq/L | Hydration, adrenal function |
| Potassium | Electrolyte | 3.5-5.0 mEq/L | Cardiac, muscle function |
| Calcium | Bone/metabolic | 8.5-10.5 mg/dL | Parathyroid, bone, kidney |
| ALT | Liver enzyme | 7-56 U/L (many labs) | Liver damage; ACG 2017 puts healthy upper limits lower — 29-33 U/L men, 19-25 U/L women |
| AST | Liver enzyme | 10-40 U/L | Liver, heart, muscle damage |
Lipid panel (2026 ACC/AHA dyslipidemia guideline)
| Test | What it measures | Goal / threshold | Clinical significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDL-C | Main atherogenic cholesterol | Goal set by risk: < 100 (borderline/intermediate), < 70 (high, PREVENT 10-yr ≥ 10%), < 55 mg/dL (very-high-risk ASCVD) | Atherosclerosis risk; no single "normal" |
| Non-HDL-C | Total minus HDL | Co-target, ~30 mg/dL above the LDL goal | Captures triglyceride-rich particles |
| HDL | High-density lipoprotein | Risk marker only | Not a treatment target |
| Triglycerides | Fat in blood | < 150 fasting; nonfasting ≥ 175 is a risk enhancer | ≥ 500 raises pancreatitis risk |
| Lp(a) | Inherited atherogenic particle | Measure once in adulthood; ≥ 125 nmol/L (≥ 50 mg/dL) is elevated | Genetic, barely moved by lifestyle; nmol/L and mg/dL don't convert reliably |
| ApoB | Count of atherogenic particles | Selective — residual risk once LDL/non-HDL goals are met | Useful with diabetes, high TG, cardiometabolic disease |
Risk tier comes from the PREVENT calculator (ages 30-79), not the old Pooled Cohort Equations — the goal is the clinician's call, not the lab's flag.
Thyroid panel
| Test | What it measures | Typical range* | Clinical significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSH | Thyroid-stimulating hormone | 0.4-4.0 mIU/L | Thyroid regulation |
| Free T4 | Thyroxine | 0.8-1.8 ng/dL | Thyroid function |
| Free T3 | Triiodothyronine | 2.3-4.2 pg/mL | Thyroid function |
Anemia classification (MCV-based)
| MCV | Type | Common causes |
|---|---|---|
| Low (< 80 fL) | Microcytic | Iron deficiency, thalassemia, chronic disease |
| Normal (80-100 fL) | Normocytic | Acute blood loss, chronic disease, renal disease |
| High (> 100 fL) | Macrocytic | B12/folate deficiency, alcohol, hypothyroidism |
Iron deficiency: ferritin < 45 ng/mL in an anemic adult is the AGA 2020 cutoff; ferritin rises with inflammation, so a "normal" value can hide deficiency (transferrin saturation and CRP help).
Kidney function patterns
| Pattern | BUN | Creatinine | Possible causes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both elevated | High | High | Kidney dysfunction, dehydration |
| BUN high, Cr normal | High | Normal | GI bleeding, high protein, dehydration |
| BUN:Cr ratio > 20:1 | Very high | Elevated | Pre-renal causes (dehydration, heart failure) |
Liver function patterns
| Pattern | ALT/AST | Bilirubin | Alk Phos | Possible causes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatocellular | Very high | Mild elevation | Normal/mild | Hepatitis, drugs, alcohol |
| Cholestatic | Mild elevation | High | Very high | Bile duct obstruction |
| Mixed | Elevated | Elevated | Elevated | Multiple causes |
Factors affecting results
| Factor | Effect |
|---|---|
| Fasting status | Glucose needs fasting; lipids usually don't (nonfasting is acceptable unless triglycerides ≥ 400 mg/dL) |
| Time of day | Cortisol, iron vary diurnally |
| Hydration | Affects kidney function, electrolytes |
| Exercise | Can elevate CK, liver enzymes temporarily |
| Medications | Many drugs affect lab values |
| Recent illness | Can temporarily affect many values |
| Pregnancy | Dramatically changes many values |
| Biotin (supplements) | Interferes with thyroid tests, cardiac markers |
| Hemolysis | Falsely raises potassium, LDH, AST |
Red flags
Advise prompt medical consultation for:
- Very high glucose (> 300 mg/dL) or low (< 54 mg/dL — ADA level 2 hypoglycemia)
- Very high potassium (> 6.5 mEq/L) — cardiac risk
- Very low sodium (< 120 mEq/L) — neurological risk
- Very low platelets (< 50,000/µL) — bleeding risk
- Very high WBC (> 30,000/µL) — serious infection or leukemia
- Very low WBC (< 2,000/µL) — infection risk
- Very high creatinine — acute kidney injury concern
Phrase as "this might indicate…", never "you have…".
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