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Your lab results, finally in plain English.

Don't just read your results, understand what they mean and know exactly what to ask your doctor.

Plain Lab helps you understand your results so you can have a more informed conversation with your doctor — not to replace that conversation. Think of it as preparing for your next visit.

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Upload a PDF, or take/upload up to 10 photos of your lab results (JPG, PNG, HEIC, WebP). Multiple pages are combined automatically. Your file is processed securely to extract your values and is not stored.

We don't store your results. Files are processed securely and then discarded.

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Plain-English explanations

How it works

From confusing PDF to confident questions.

Three quiet steps. No medical jargon, no account required to try it.

  1. 1

    Upload your results

    Drop in a PDF or photos of your lab report. We extract the values on-device when possible.

  2. 2

    Read the plain version

    Each analyte is rewritten in everyday language with a calm, neutral tone — never alarmist.

  3. 3

    Bring it to your doctor

    Unlock a printable summary with tailored questions to ask at your next appointment.

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What we cover

Explanations for 60+ lab tests

From a single value to a full panel, Plain Lab explains them in clear language.

Blood Count (CBC)

Hemoglobin, WBC, Platelets, Hematocrit

Thyroid

TSH, Free T4, Free T3

Liver

ALT, AST, Bilirubin, Albumin

Kidney

Creatinine, BUN, eGFR

Diabetes

HbA1c, Fasting Glucose

Lipid Panel

Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides

Vitamins

Vitamin D, B12, Iron, Ferritin

Hormones

Testosterone, Estradiol, Cortisol

The paid report

Built to be read with your doctor — not in place of one.

Plain Lab translates each value, flags what's outside the typical range, and suggests specific, useful questions to bring to your visit.

  • Per-analyte explanations in everyday language
  • Context for high, low, and borderline values
  • A tailored list of questions to ask your doctor
  • Clean PDF you can print or email ahead of the visit

A peek inside

What your report actually looks like.

Every value gets a short, neutral translation — plus context for what's typical and what your doctor might ask next.

Sample report · Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Glucose

Slightly high

Your blood sugar after fasting is a little above the typical range. Often influenced by recent meals, stress, or sleep. Worth a calm follow-up, not a panic.

104 mg/dL

HDL Cholesterol

In range

This is the 'helpful' cholesterol. Your level is comfortably within the healthy range — generally a good sign for heart health.

62 mg/dL

Vitamin D, 25-OH

Low

Lower than the typical range. Common, especially in winter or with limited sun. Your doctor may suggest dietary changes or a supplement.

22 ng/mL
Full reports also include tailored questions to ask your doctor.

Who it's for

Made for the moment right before your appointment.

Annual check-ups

Make sense of the wall of numbers from your yearly physical before you walk in.

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Tracking a condition

Follow trends over time for thyroid, cholesterol, A1C and other recurring labs.

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Second opinions

Translate a confusing result so you can ask sharper questions in your next visit.

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Caring for family

Help a parent or partner understand their labs in language that's calm and clear.

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Your results stay yours

Uploads are processed for explanation only. We don't sell data, and you can delete your report at any time.

Not a diagnosis

Plain Lab helps you understand and ask better questions. It does not replace medical advice from a licensed clinician.

Common questions

Quietly answered.

Is Plain Lab a substitute for my doctor?
No. Plain Lab is an educational tool that translates lab vocabulary into plain language so you can have a more informed conversation with your clinician.
What does it cost?
Reading the basic explanation is free. The full report — including tailored doctor questions and a printable PDF — is a small one-time unlock per report.
Which labs do you support?
Most standard blood and metabolic panels from major labs. If a value isn't recognized, it's simply skipped — nothing is fabricated.
Do I need an account?
No account is required to generate a report. Signing in is optional and lets your purchases follow you across devices.

Trust & credibility

Built with care, handled with discretion.

  • HIPAA compliant

    Handled in line with healthcare privacy standards.

  • Encrypted in transit & at rest

    Your data is protected end to end.

  • Zero data retention

    Results are analyzed, then immediately deleted.

  • Built by a board-certified physician

    Clinical judgment behind every explanation.

  • Educational, not diagnostic

    Built to inform your doctor visit, never to replace it.

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Ready to make sense of your results?

Scroll up, drop in your lab PDF, and read it in plain English in under a minute.