Metabolism
Glucose · HbA1c · Insulin · C-peptide · HOMA-IR · Uric acid
We are not interested only in how much sugar is in your blood.
We want to understand how your body is managing glucose and which signs may indicate an early metabolic change.
Lab results interpretation
Your blood test is more than a list of numbers.
It offers a snapshot of how your body is functioning.
A conventional blood test often focuses on whether there is an obvious abnormality.
We look for more.
We seek to understand how your body is functioning, identify patterns and notice signals that may deserve attention before they become a problem.
A result can sit within the reference range and still offer useful information when considered alongside your other markers and personal context.
Interpretation map
VISUAL EXAMPLE · SIMULATED DATA72%Metabolism46%Inflammation64%Hormones58%Immune system81%Cardiovascular health
Connect · interpret · prioritise
Visual example created with simulated data. It does not represent a real patient or the expected results of the service.
01 — What we look at
Beyond the blood count and cholesterol.
A blood test can tell us more than a few red-highlighted values. At Health Code, we may assess different body systems and processes, selecting markers that make sense for each person.
Cardiovascular health and lipid profile
Total cholesterol · LDL · HDL · Triglycerides · ApoA1 · ApoB · Lp(a) · Homocysteine · High-sensitivity CRP
Total cholesterol is only part of the story.
Depending on the context, we may look more closely at particles and markers that help provide a fuller view of cardiovascular risk and inflammatory status.
Inflammation
High-sensitivity CRP · ESR · Fibrinogen and other markers depending on context
Inflammation does not always appear as an obvious disease.
When clinically indicated, we consider certain markers that may provide information about the body's inflammatory status.
Iron and transport
Ferritin · Iron · Transferrin · Transferrin saturation
Iron cannot be interpreted from the serum iron value alone.
Ferritin, transferrin and its saturation, together with other blood parameters and individual context, help us understand iron metabolism more fully.
Liver and kidney function
AST · ALT · GGT · Alkaline phosphatase · Bilirubin · Creatinine · Urea · Uric acid
We do not look only for an abnormality.
Interpreting these markers together helps assess liver and kidney function within a broader metabolic context.
Hormones
TSH · Free T4 · T3 · Free T3 · Thyroid antibodies · Insulin · IGF-1 · IGFBP-3 · SHBG · DHEA · DHEA-S · Testosterone · Free testosterone · Oestradiol · FSH · LH · Progesterone · Prolactin · Cortisol, among others.
Hormonal balance also needs to be interpreted in context.
Hormonal function changes with age, sex, cycle stage, sleep, stress, body composition and other factors.
It makes little sense to interpret a hormone in isolation.
The question is not only whether a value is within range, but whether it makes sense for you at this stage of life and alongside your other markers.
Vitamins and micronutrients
Vitamin D · B12 · Folate · B6 · B1 · Vitamin C · Vitamin E · Intracellular magnesium · Zinc · Selenium · Iron
What you need cannot always be understood from one number.
We may assess different vitamins, minerals and micronutrients when there is a reason to do so.
The aim is not to chase ‘perfect’ levels, but to identify possible deficiencies, excesses or imbalances relevant to each person.
Immune health
Immunoglobulins · ANA · C3/C4 complement · Specific serologies · Antibodies against certain infectious agents · Antibodies associated with certain autoimmune conditions
The immune system also leaves signals.
When the context calls for it, we may expand the assessment with immunological and serological markers.
It is not about ordering every test for everyone. It is about knowing when more information makes sense.
Coagulation and vascular health
Fibrinogen · D-dimer · Antithrombin · Prothrombin · APTT · NT-proBNP, among others.
For certain profiles, we may assess parameters related to coagulation and cardiovascular health.
They are always interpreted in light of the clinical context and the relevant indication.
Bone health and mineral metabolism
Calcium · Phosphorus · Vitamin D · PTH · Osteocalcin · CTX, among other markers.
Bone metabolism involves more than calcium.
Depending on each person's needs, we may assess different markers.
This can provide a more complete view of bone metabolism and mineral balance.
Digestive and gut health
Faecal calprotectin · Faecal alpha-1 antitrypsin · Zonulin and other specific tests depending on the case.
When symptoms or clinical suspicion warrant it, blood testing may be complemented with markers related to the digestive system.
Gut health should not be reduced to simply ‘having a good microbiota’.
02 — What matters most
We do not order every marker for everyone.
We choose information that makes sense for you.
This is one of the key differences in our approach.
We do not believe in doing more tests simply for their own sake.
First, we want to understand:
- 01your age and sex
- 02your history
- 03your symptoms
- 04your body composition
- 05your diet
- 06your physical activity
- 07your rest
- 08your hormonal context
- 09your goals
- 10what we actually want to find out
From there, we can decide which markers add useful information and which do not.
03 — Interpreting in context
Why can a result say ‘normal’ and still be worth exploring?
Because reference ranges do not tell the whole story.
Laboratory reference ranges are primarily used to identify values outside certain population limits.
Clinical interpretation requires more.
A value may be within range yet take on different meaning when:
we connect it to other markers + understand your context + observe changes over time.
That is why we do not stop at whether each number is green or red.
Reference range
30.69ng/mL
Within the reference rangeSimulated functional reading: low value*
Marker+Other markers+Context+Progression
*Illustrative functional classification, pending validation against final professional criteria.
Visual example created with simulated data. It does not represent a real patient or the expected results of the service.
We look for connections.We look for patterns.We look for trends.
04 — Data does not exist in isolation
We place markers in context and examine how they behave together.
We look for connections, patterns and trends.
Combined interpretation
VISUAL EXAMPLE · SIMULATED DATAMetabolismContextual reading
Inflammation!Needs attention
HormonesContextual reading
Advanced lipid profile!Needs attention
Combined interpretationWe consider biomarkers together to identify patterns and areas that deserve attention.
We do not look at one number in isolation. We compare relevant combinations for a fuller reading:
- Glucose + insulin + HbA1c
- LDL + ApoB + Lp(a)
- hs-CRP + fibrinogen
Visual example created with simulated data. It does not represent a real patient or the expected results of the service.
05 — Personalised report
Good blood-test interpretation does not end when you receive the laboratory PDF.
Not everything has the same importance. We help you distinguish priorities from secondary details.
Personalised report
VISUAL EXAMPLE · SIMULATED DATAOverall view74/100
Illustrative progressionStartReview 1Review 2
MetabolismUnder review
Hormonal balanceMedium priority
Gut healthIn balance
Energy and restTo review
01Interpret patterns
02Connect the context
03Set priorities
Visual example created with simulated data. It does not represent a real patient or the expected results of the service.
06 — Method
From data to interpretation
Good blood-test interpretation does not end when you receive the laboratory PDF.
- 01
Measure
We obtain objective information about different body systems.
- 02
Connect
We place markers in context and analyse how they behave together.
- 03
Interpret
We identify which results are relevant and which need closer investigation.
- 04
Prioritise
Not everything has the same importance. We help distinguish what matters most.
- 05
Act
Information should support better decisions about your health.
07 — What it offers
A more complete blood test does not mean an endless blood test.
It means asking better questions.
We do not want to hand you 80 values and leave you to search for each one online.
We want you to understand:
- 01what may be happening,
- 02what deserves attention
- 03and what you can do next.
The value of a blood test is not in the number of parameters.
It is in the quality of the information and, above all, its interpretation.
Scope of the service
We interpret information; we do not perform the tests.
Health Code does not perform the tests. We are health professionals who use blood tests as tools to support each person. This service is informational and preventive. It does not replace a medical evaluation or constitute a diagnosis.
08 — Book an appointment
Already have blood test results?
You do not necessarily need to start from scratch.
If you have recent blood test results, we can review them and consider what information they provide, what patterns appear and whether any area may call for a more specific assessment.
Availability and conditionsAsk before booking
Do not send test results or health information through this form. A secure channel will be defined before the service is activated.
Choose an available time in the booking calendar. No medical information is requested.
Book your appointment09 — 15 min Evaluation
Not sure what to do next?
A free 15-minute conversation to ask your first questions and explore a possible starting point, with no obligation.
Do not include symptoms, results or other health information. At this stage, only minimal contact details are requested.
Book a free 15-minute evaluation.
15 min Evaluation