Beyond Reference Ranges: Interpreting common blood tests

In this episode, Dr Michelle Woolhouse sits down with Associate Professor Ken Sikaris to explore how commonly ordered pathology markers can provide valuable insights into a person's health long before disease becomes apparent. 

From liver enzymes and blood lipids to electrolytes and hormones, Ass. Prof. Ken explains how practitioners can move beyond single results to identify meaningful patterns in their patients, track trends over time and uncover early signs of dysfunction.  

Together, Ass. Prof. Ken and Michelle discuss the limitations of traditional reference ranges, as well as the importance of context and clinical judgement. This thought-provoking conversation offers a practical framework for extracting deeper clinical meaning from everyday blood tests and supporting more proactive, personalised care.