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Why different labs print different reference ranges

Labs use different equipment and methods, and sometimes different units. So the same value can come with different ranges on two forms, and both are correct.

Compare a result with the range on the same form, not another one. To follow a value over time, it helps to test at the same lab. If you need to compare results from different places, show your doctor both forms in full.