Getting lab results can feel like decoding a foreign language filled with numbers, abbreviations, and color-coded warnings. Many people glance at “normal” or “abnormal” and move on, assuming everything is either fine or urgent. But medical experts warn that lab results are rarely that simple, and misinterpreting them can lead to unnecessary worry—or worse, missed health issues. Even results outside the “normal range” don’t always mean something is wrong, while normal results don’t always guarantee good health. The smartest move you can make is asking these five questions before you trust what you see.
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