Our medical review process
Labcoat's guides are educational — they help you understand your results and ask better questions, and they never replace your doctor. Here's how we keep them accurate.
1. Drafted from medical consensus
Each guide is drafted by our editorial team using current, mainstream medical sources — institutions like the NIH/MedlinePlus, Mayo Clinic, the Endocrine Society and the American Thyroid Association. Every page cites the sources it draws on.
2. Edited for clarity and completeness
We make sure each guide covers what a marker is, why it's tested, typical ranges, what high and low values can indicate, and — most importantly — when to talk to a doctor. We avoid diagnosing and always point you back to your clinician.
3. Reviewed by a licensed clinician
Before a guide is published, a licensed clinician reviews it for accuracy and flags anything that should be softened, qualified, or removed. The reviewer's name, credentials and last-reviewed date appear on every page.
4. Kept current
Guidelines change. We revisit pages and update the last-reviewed date so you can see how current the information is.
Our medical reviewers
Reviewer profiles are being finalized and will be listed here, with credentials, as guides are published.
Important: Labcoat provides educational analysis, not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, and only your healthcare provider can interpret your results in the full context of your health. Always consult a qualified professional before making any health decision.