Lab Report Decoded — 2 Volume Set
NEW 2026 TheMedCare · Clinical Series
The report is in front of you. The patient is waiting. Now what?

Never feel unsure about a lab report again.

Spot the value, understand what it means, take the next step — in 90 seconds. When to treat, when to repeat, when to refer — a clear answer for every report.

90+ tests60+ cases⚠ Critical value actions
LAB REPORT DECODED · VOL 2
Lab Report Decoded Volume 2 — Reading the Pattern
LAB REPORT DECODED · VOL 1
Lab Report Decoded Volume 1 — The Test Reference
Potassium (K⁺)6.4 ⚠ CRITICAL
TSH · FT4 normal8.2 ▲ HIGH
Platelets · Day 5 fever42,000 ▼ LOW
HbA1c6.1% CHECK
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2Volumes
90+Tests & topics
60+Complete cases
30Mock lab reports
35Decision charts
90sLookup per test
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See the real pages for yourself

Flowcharts, decision ladders, mock reports and critical-value tables. Tap any page to zoom in.

The real OPD problem

30 values on the report. 3 minutes with the patient.

You've checked the range — but what now? Repeat, treat, or refer today? Textbooks give theory, protocols are too long. This set fills the gap in between.

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Which value do I look at first?Critical, treatment-changing or just mildly abnormal — they all look the same at first glance.
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Is the report even right?Haemolysis, wrong tube, fasting errors — half of all wrong results are created at sample collection.
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When should I refer?You need a number-based trigger, not a guess.
Lab Report Decoded gives you ⬆ HIGH / ⬇ LOW causes for every test, a ⚠ 10-minute action plan for critical values, and every case ends with “What to do now” + “When to refer”.
SUNRISE DIAGNOSTIC CENTRELAB REPORT · SAMPLE
Patient: R. Sharma · 54 / MRef: OPD
TestResultUnitRange
Potassium (K⁺)6.4 Hmmol/L3.5–5.1
Creatinine2.1 Hmg/dL0.7–1.3
HbA1c8.4 H%<5.7
Sodium (Na⁺)137mmol/L136–145
Haemoglobin9.1 Lg/dL13–17
TSH3.2µIU/mL0.4–4.5
Synthetic sample report — for illustration only. All reports in the book are synthetic too.
One set · two jobs

Volume 1 is the dictionary.
Volume 2 is the decision manual.

Together they cover the whole journey — from reading the report to explaining it to your patient.

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Volume 1

The Test Reference

“What does a TSH of 8.2 mean?”Report in hand, decision in 90 seconds.
  • 90+ tests & topics — one test, one page. No flipping back and forth.
  • Adult · Child · Pregnancy — reference range columns for all three
  • ⚠ Critical values + what to do in the next 10 minutes
  • 25 decision diagrams — anaemia by MCV, jaundice decoder, ABG 4-step
  • Tube colours, fasting rules, 6 values that haemolysis falsifies
  • Indian lab formats, ₹ test cost guide, drug–lab interference chart
Before the reportHaematologyLiverKidney & UrineDiabetesLipidThyroidCardiacElectrolytes & ABGInfectionsVitamins & HormonesCoagulation & more
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Volume 2

Reading the Pattern

“TSH 8.2, FT4 normal, 62-year-old patient — what now?”The report is in front of you — now act.
  • 60+ complete cases — from report to action
  • 30 mock Indian lab reports — abnormal values marked
  • “What to do now” + “When to refer” — with number-based triggers
  • ⚠ Trap box — the most common mistake in every pattern
  • 60-second report scan method + the 10% rule for borderline values
  • What to tell the patient — ready-to-use scripts
The MethodAnaemia & BloodLiverKidneyDiabetes & MetabolicThyroidInfection & FeverEmergency ⚠Paediatric 👶Pregnancy 🤰Elderly & Pre-op
Volume 1 tells youWhat the number means — range, causes
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Volume 2 tells youWhat to do with this patient, right now
Every page is a system

Every page follows one fixed layout

That's why you get the answer in 90 seconds in a busy OPD — your eyes know exactly where to look.

01What it tells you

What the test measures — in one line

02When to order

Which symptoms call for it

03Sample

Tube colour, volume, fasting Y/N

04Reference range

Adult · child · pregnancy columns

05⬆ HIGH

Causes of a raised value + confirming clue

06⬇ LOW

Causes of a low value + confirming clue

07💊 Drug effect

Only the drugs that change the number

08⚠ Critical

Panic value + action for the next 10 minutes

09➡ Next step

What comes after the report — repeat, which test next, or refer. Every page ends in an action.

01Mock report

A realistic report — abnormal values marked

02Patient

Age, sex, one-line complaint, one-line history

03First look

The 2–3 values to check first

04Pattern

The pattern, named in one line

05Think

3–4 differentials, each with a discriminating clue

06Next test

Exactly which test — and why that one

07Act now / Refer when

Today's action + a number-based referral trigger

08⚠ Trap

The most common mistake with this pattern

Try it yourself

One case. What would you do?

This is how Volume 2 trains you — read the report, cover the answer, think it through, then check. That's how OPD speed is built.

Case · Thyroid
Patient62 y · F · fatigue
TSH8.2 µIU/mL ▲
Free T41.1 ng/dL · normal
Anti-TPO— not done
Treat, or watch and wait?
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Inside Lab Report Decoded
VOL 1
TSH × FT4 gridWhich box this result falls in — subclinical, overt, or lab artefact
VOL 2
Subclinical hypo — treat or watchDecision based on age, symptoms and trend + when to repeat
⚠ TRAP
Don't label on a single reportThe common mistake and how to avoid it — at the end of the case
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Volume 2 · Page 2

The 60-second report scan

The order to read any report in — so no critical value ever slips past you.

10s
Critical values

K⁺ · Na⁺ · glucose · Hb · platelets · INR · troponin

15s
Treatment-changing

Creatinine, electrolytes, sugar, Hb

20s
Symptom-explaining

The panel for the system the patient complains about

10s
Trend

Compare with the last report — new or old?

5s
Everything else

Mildly abnormal — apply the book's rule

Still unclear after 60 seconds? Look at the patient, not the report.

Who it's for

For everyone who reads lab reports daily

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General PractitionersFast, reliable lookup in a busy OPD
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BAMS & BHMS doctorsRead modern lab reports with confidence
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Rural medical officersWhere a senior isn't always around
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Interns & PG aspirantsFor ward rounds and revision
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Nurses & clinical staffRecognise critical values and escalate
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Lab & paramedical learnersTubes, sample errors and report formats
What readers say

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FAQ

Your questions, answered

What's the difference between Volume 1 and Volume 2?

Volume 1 is the “dictionary” — range, high/low causes, sample and critical value for every test. Volume 2 is the “decision manual” — 60+ cases that teach you to read the full report, recognise the pattern, choose the next test and know when to refer. They work best together.

Is it useful for BAMS / BHMS doctors?

Yes. The set is built for GPs, BAMS & BHMS practitioners, interns and rural medical officers — it teaches you to read modern lab reports step by step.

Are the cases from real patients?

No. All lab reports and cases are synthetic — names, labs and report numbers are invented. The values are kept medically plausible so you can practise on them.

Is this a treatment protocol or prescription guide?

No. It is an educational quick-reference and decision-support book. Reference ranges vary by lab, and dose/treatment decisions rest with the treating doctor.

Which guidelines does it follow?

It is aligned with current versions of ICMR, WHO, ADA, KDIGO, ATA, the Surviving Sepsis Campaign, IAP paediatric references, NABL/CLSI and Indian national programmes (NTEP, NACO, NVHCP, NCVBDC).

Do I get the soft copy with the hard copy?

Yes — every hard copy order includes the soft copy of both volumes absolutely FREE.

For educational purposes only. Lab Report Decoded is a quick reference for qualified medical practitioners and medical learners — not a textbook, treatment protocol or prescription guide. Reference ranges vary by lab and method; always treat the range printed on the report as final. Act on critical values according to your institute's protocol and senior consultation. Reviews reflect readers' personal opinions.

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