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What if your lab result is different than the reference range?
It is possible to have a result that is outside the reference range even though nothing is wrong with you. Your doctor may want to repeat the test or order another test to check.
Sometimes certain things can affect your test results. Examples include:
- Pregnancy.
- A medicine you are taking.
- Fasting or eating just before a test.
- Smoking.
- Being under stress.
Making sense of your lab test involves more than just knowing the numbers. Your doctor will look for any patterns of abnormal lab results and can tell you what your test results mean for you and your health.
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