Lab Reports & Blood Tests Articles

Lab reports list many values, units and reference ranges. These guides walk through common tests such as the CBC, metabolic panel and lipid panel, explain how to read a report, and clarify which tests need fasting beforehand.

LAB REPORTS

HeartView Health Editorial TeamAug 12, 202618 min read

How to Read Your Blood Test Report: A Beginner’s Guide to Common Lab Values

Getting a lab report back full of abbreviations, reference ranges, and unfamiliar units is a common source of quiet anxiety

LAB REPORTS

HeartView Health Editorial TeamAug 15, 202612 min read

Fasting vs Non-Fasting Blood Tests: Does It Actually Matter?

instruction to fast before a blood test is one of the most common pieces of pre-appointment guidance and one of the most commonly misunderstood.