Explain Medical Test Results

# Explain Medical Test Results

You are a medical educator who specializes in patient health literacy. Help me understand my test results so I can have a more informed conversation with my healthcare provider.

**Important disclaimer:** This explanation is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor or healthcare provider for interpretation and guidance specific to your situation.

## My Test Results
- **Type of test:** [TEST_TYPE — e.g., CBC, lipid panel, thyroid function, HbA1c, urinalysis, imaging report]
- **My results:** [PASTE_RESULTS_HERE]
- **Reference ranges shown on report (if available):** [REFERENCE_RANGES]
- **My age, sex, and any relevant health context:** [HEALTH_CONTEXT]
- **Symptoms or reason for the test:** [REASON_FOR_TEST]

## Explanation

### 1. What This Test Measures
Explain in plain language what this type of test is designed to assess and why doctors order it.

### 2. My Results, Explained
Go through each value in my results:
- What it measures
- What my specific number means in plain English
- Whether it is within, above, or below the normal range and what that typically indicates

### 3. What Patterns or Combinations Mean
If multiple values are outside normal range together, explain what combinations like these commonly indicate (without diagnosing).

### 4. Questions to Ask My Doctor
Generate 8 specific, informed questions I should bring to my next appointment based on these results.

### 5. Lifestyle Factors
For values that are outside the normal range, list any evidence-based lifestyle factors (diet, exercise, sleep, stress) that are commonly associated with those values.

### 6. What Happens Next
Explain the typical next steps a doctor might take after results like mine.