Lab Tests & Results Guides from our GPs
You have had your blood tests. Here is what the results actually mean, written by the GPs who ordered them.
Understanding your results is as important as getting them. A number on a page means little without context: what the reference range actually represents, where you sit within it, and what, if anything, you should do next. At Coyne Medical our advanced health screening packages include markers rarely tested on the NHS, including ApoB, Lipoprotein(a), HbA1c, fasting insulin, vitamin D, and full thyroid function. These guides explain what each marker measures, what borderline results mean, and when a result warrants action rather than reassurance. We are adding to this hub regularly, and many of our cardiovascular, cancer, and longevity guides also cover specific test results in detail.
Dr Hugh Coyne and Dr Lucy Hooper, GPs, Coyne Medical, Fulham, London
Our Approach
Results should never be sent without explanation, and explanation should never be a one-line message saying everything is normal.
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Vitamin D blood test: what your result means and when to supplement
Vitamin D deficiency is common in the UK, particularly through the winter months. It matters most for bone and muscle health. More marked deficiency can cause bone pain, muscle weakness and osteomalacia. But low vitamin D is also commonly found in people who feel completely well, and symptoms such as tiredness, low mood or brain…
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Are You Worried About Statin Side Effects? Why 47% of Patients Stop Their Medication
Nearly half of patients prescribed statins stop taking them within a year, most because of side effects or fear of them. Pharmacogenomics testing analyses the specific genes that control how your body metabolises medication, allowing your GP to choose the right drug and dose before you start. This guide explains how it works and what…
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Using Your DNA To Personalise Your Medication
What is pharmacogenomics? It is the idea that a person’s genes influence their response to medicinal drugs. This means that by knowing and understanding your genes we can discover the right medication for you at the optimum dose.
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