There are two reasons the ranges may differ:
- NHS reference ranges are based on the range of results seen in the general population and are primarily used to identify values that may warrant clinical investigation or treatment.
- Juniper's ranges, for certain markers, are narrower than the standard NHS ranges. These are based on research suggesting that some results within the "normal" NHS range can be further improved for wellbeing.
This means you may occasionally see a result flagged by Juniper that your GP considers normal. Both interpretations can be valid:
- Your GP is assessing whether a result requires medical treatment.
- We're helping you understand where your result sits relative to ranges that might be associated with feeling your best.
Anything that falls outside clinically significant thresholds will always be flagged clearly, so results requiring medical attention won't be missed.