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Walk through a parent's lab report, start to finish

Pick a made-up report below, then follow the steps. You will see what FollowThrough Health does: explain each result in plain words, say how soon to ask the doctor, make a one-page brief for the visit, and remind you about the next test.

The people and numbers are made up. Without an account, reports are read and kept only in your browser. This is education, not a diagnosis.

1. Pick a sample report

Mom's blood test

Maria, 54. Cholesterol, blood sugar, vitamin D, kidney, liver, thyroid and blood count. US units.

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Dad's kidney and heart check

Raj, 78. Kidney function, potassium, cholesterol, HbA1c and haemoglobin. UK units (mmol/L).

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Mom's CT scan report

Maria, 54. A chest CT written report with a small nodule and a follow-up date. The words only, no images.

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Want the real upload? Download a PDF, open Add a report, choose the file and press "Explain report".

2. Follow these steps in the app

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Press "Explain report"Read the top of the result: how many results are outside the lab's range, and how soon to ask the doctor.
Open "All tests on your report"Every result in plain words, next to the range the lab printed.
Press "Doctor brief"One page for the visit. Print it or save it as a PDF.
Press "Copy questions"Paste them into your notes or a message, so nothing is forgotten at the appointment.
Under "Remind me about my next labs", press "Add to calendar"Saves the next test date to your phone or computer calendar.
Switch to "Español"The same explanation in Spanish, for family members who prefer it. (Draft wording, pending review.)

3. Now try your own report

Upload a PDF or a photo of a real lab report, or type the numbers. Text PDFs and photos are read on your device. Create a free account only if you want to keep reports across devices or share a link with a doctor.

Explain my own report I'm a doctor

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