Understanding Your CBC (Complete Blood Count) Test Results

Here’s the truth about normal lab values: they’re defined by what fits 95% of the population tested—not what’s ideal for your health. Imagine a bell curve: the middle 95% is “normal,” while the top and bottom 2.5% are “abnormal.” This range is statistical, not personalized. So, even if your labs fall within “normal,” you can still feel terrible—and often do, especially women in their 40s and 50s. For example, a woman with an HbA1c of 5.5% is told it’s “normal” by most traditional doctors, yet th