Understanding blood values ​​with the laboratory value calculator

Did you receive a printout with various blood values ​​during your doctor's visit, but you no longer know what they mean? Our laboratory value calculator explains your blood values ​​in an easy-to-understand manner and interprets your individual result and your state of health for you.

Are your blood values ​​too high, too low or within the normal range and what significance do they have for your health?
Find out with our laboratory value calculator.

Why should I know the meaning of my blood values?

Our blood is a mirror of our own health. Laboratory values ​​are used in medicine to diagnose diseases and can provide indications of pathological changes in the body. By detecting changes in the blood, diseases can be detected early and their course can be positively influenced.

The blood count not only provides information about changes in the blood itself, but also about other organs and the immune system of our body.

Case studies:

Anemia:

Peter is 55 years old and has been feeling weak and tired lately. His friends have already pointed out to him that he looks pale. His blood test shows low ferritin and iron levels. His hemoglobin is also reduced. The doctor recognizes that Peter has iron deficiency anemia. Undetected iron deficiency anemia can lead to cells no longer receiving enough oxygen. This can lead to hair loss, paleness and physical weakness, among other things. The doctor prescribes Peter an iron supplement in tablet form from the pharmacy to treat his anemia. Since treatment with the iron supplement, Peter has been symptom-free and full of energy. After the therapy, Peter uses an iron supplement to keep his levels constant.

Cholesterol levels:

Manfred, 60 years old, has high cholesterol levels. An elevated LDL level is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (heart attack, stroke, etc.). After Manfred learned about this, he changed his diet and significantly reduced his LDL level in the blood. This significantly reduces Manfred's risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Vitamin B12:

Lisa is 22 years old and has been eating a plant-based (vegan) diet for 5 years. For several months now, she has often been tired and has difficulty concentrating. Lisa also feels weak and weak. She tells her friends that she sometimes feels a tingling sensation in her arms and legs and asks them if this is normal. After her friends tell her that they have never experienced this, Lisa goes to see a doctor. The lab results show that Lisa has a vitamin B12 deficiency. An untreated vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to anemia and neurological disorders. The doctor prescribes vitamin B12 injections for Lisa, so that she is symptom-free again after a short time. She feels healthy again and no longer has tingling in her legs. Her concentration problems have also stopped since then. Lisa then uses a dietary supplement to continue to supply herself with vitamin B12.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my personal data be stored?

No. Our laboratory value calculator does not save your data. After you leave our website, the information you provide will be deleted for data protection reasons.

What should I do if a blood value is “too low” or “too high”?

Our recommendation: Print out our results from the laboratory value calculator and go to your doctor. Talk to him about the respective blood value and discuss the next steps with your doctor.

Tested and developed by medical professionals

Our laboratory value calculator was developed and tested by our Cellavent science team, consisting of medical doctors and nutritionists. For 20 years, the name Cellavent has stood for high-quality and innovative herbal nutritional supplements. More: About Us.

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Disclaimer

The Cellavent laboratory value calculator is a free and interactive tool designed to help you better understand medical laboratory values ​​obtained from your doctor during diagnostic and/or therapeutic consultations. The user can select their individual values, enter their results and then receive information about whether their values ​​have changed and what conclusions can be drawn from this. The values ​​provided are not stored and/or forwarded in any way.

Please note that laboratory values ​​cannot replace a doctor's diagnosis, either on their own or in combination. Laboratory values ​​are always only part of a qualified diagnosis and can only provide indications of pathological processes when viewed in conjunction with a detailed medical history, a physical examination and, if necessary, further examinations. Accordingly, the Cellavent laboratory value calculator is intended solely for general health information and does not make any diagnostic claims.

Please also note that the reference ranges for laboratory values ​​may vary to some extent depending on the underlying sources and laboratories and that the same value may be used with different units. Therefore, always carefully check all the values ​​you provide.

Sources

Hagemann, Olav (2004). Laboratory lexicon (ISSN 1860-966X):
http://www.laborlexikon.de/Vision.htm (page as of April 22, 2021)
Amboss: https://www.amboss.com/de (page as of April 22, 2021)
Herold et al.: Internal Medicine. Self-published 2021, ISBN: 978-3-9821166-0-0
Rassow et al.: Dual Series Biochemistry. 4th edition Thieme 2016, ISBN: 9783131253545.