Get a Personalised Health Report From Your Blood Tests
One-size-fits-all reference ranges miss things. SmarterBlood considers your age, sex, medical conditions, and history to give you a blood test analysis that is actually about you — not a generic adult.
Why Personalised Matters
Most pathology reports print a single reference range next to each result — the same range for a 25-year-old woman as for a 70-year-old man. That is like using the same shoe size for everyone. It technically works, but it is a poor fit.
Personalisation means your results are interpreted in the context of who you are, not who the average adult is. Your age affects what is normal. Your sex affects what is normal. Your medical conditions affect what is normal. Your historical baseline is unique to you.
Without personalisation, borderline results get dismissed, sex-inappropriate ranges get applied, and meaningful trends against your own baseline get lost in a sea of generic reference ranges.
How We Personalise Your Report
Five factors shape your personalised analysis. The more information you provide, the more tailored your report becomes.
Age-Adjusted Reference Ranges
Many reference ranges on pathology reports are one-size-fits-all for adults. But what is normal for a 25-year-old is not necessarily normal for a 65-year-old. SmarterBlood adjusts its analysis based on your age, using age-specific reference ranges from RCPA guidelines.
Example: A testosterone level of 12 nmol/L is at the lower end for a 30-year-old male but may be perfectly adequate for a 70-year-old. Without age context, both would get the same "within range" label.
Sex-Specific Reference Ranges
Many blood markers have different normal ranges for males and females. SmarterBlood uses RCPA-published sex-specific ranges to ensure your results are interpreted correctly for your biology, not a generic unisex range.
Example: Haemoglobin below 130 g/L in a male is anaemia, but the threshold for females is 120 g/L. A woman with 125 g/L would be incorrectly flagged as anaemic if assessed against a male range.
Medical Condition Context
If you have a diagnosed condition like type 2 diabetes, thyroid disease, or chronic kidney disease, certain "abnormal" results may actually be expected — and certain "normal" results may warrant closer attention. SmarterBlood incorporates your conditions into its analysis.
Example: An HbA1c of 6.8% is flagged as high for someone without diabetes, but for a person managing type 2 diabetes, it may indicate good control. Context changes the interpretation entirely.
Historical Baseline Comparison
Your previous blood test results establish a personal baseline. A cholesterol of 5.5 mmol/L means something different if your previous result was 4.2 (significant increase) versus 5.8 (slight improvement). SmarterBlood compares every new result against your own history.
Example: eGFR of 72 is "within range" for most labs. But if your eGFR was 95 two years ago and 85 last year, the declining trend suggests kidney function should be monitored — something a single-test review would miss.
Medication Awareness
Common medications can affect blood test results in predictable ways. When your results show patterns consistent with known medication effects, our analysis notes this so your report reflects the full picture, not just the numbers.
Example: Statins can elevate liver enzymes (ALT, AST) and lower CoQ10 levels. If these markers are mildly elevated in someone on statins, the analysis notes this as a potential medication effect rather than just flagging it as abnormal.
Age and Sex-Specific Analysis
Here are examples of how reference ranges differ by sex and age for common blood markers. These are the kinds of nuances that SmarterBlood applies automatically when it analyses your results.
| Marker | Male Range | Female Range | Age Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haemoglobin | 130-175 g/L | 120-160 g/L | Lower threshold in elderly (>70) |
| Ferritin | 30-300 ug/L | 15-200 ug/L | Post-menopausal women use male range |
| TSH | 0.4-4.0 mIU/L | 0.4-4.0 mIU/L | Upper limit increases with age (>70: up to 7.0) |
| Testosterone | 10-35 nmol/L | 0.5-2.6 nmol/L | Declines ~1% per year after age 30 in males |
| Alkaline Phosphatase | 40-130 U/L | 35-105 U/L | Higher in adolescents (bone growth) and elderly |
| Creatinine | 60-110 umol/L | 45-90 umol/L | Higher in muscular individuals |
| Iron | 10-30 umol/L | 8-28 umol/L | Menstruating women often at lower end |
| Red Blood Cells | 4.5-5.5 x10^12/L | 3.8-4.8 x10^12/L | Slight decline with age |
Source: Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) reference intervals. SmarterBlood applies these automatically when your sex is known.
Medical Conditions Change What Is Normal
A blood test result that is “abnormal” for a healthy person may be completely expected for someone with a diagnosed condition — and vice versa. When you add conditions to your health profile, SmarterBlood adjusts its analysis accordingly.
Affected markers: HbA1c, Glucose, Insulin, Triglycerides
HbA1c targets are personalised (e.g., <7.0% may be acceptable). Glucose and lipid panels are interpreted in context of glycaemic control.
Affected markers: TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Cholesterol
Target TSH range narrows when on replacement therapy. Elevated cholesterol may be secondary to undertreated thyroid rather than dietary.
Affected markers: eGFR, Creatinine, Urea, Potassium, Phosphate
eGFR staging context provided. Potassium and phosphate thresholds adjusted. Trends are emphasised over absolute values.
Affected markers: Ferritin, Iron, Transferrin, Haemoglobin, MCV
Full iron panel interpreted together. Response to treatment tracked over time. MCV recovery lag explained.
Affected markers: Iron, B12, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin D, Liver Enzymes
Malabsorption-related deficiencies flagged as potentially condition-related. Liver enzymes may be elevated and related to condition rather than liver disease.
Affected markers: Testosterone, DHEAS, LH, FSH, Insulin, Glucose
Elevated androgens interpreted in context of PCOS rather than generic adrenal flag. Insulin resistance markers emphasised.
Your Health Profile
After signing in, visit the Profile page to set up your health profile. This takes about 30 seconds and dramatically improves the accuracy of your analysis.
Sex
Male, female, or prefer not to say. Used for sex-specific reference ranges (RCPA guidelines).
Date of Birth
Auto-extracted from blood test reports, or set manually. Used for age-adjusted ranges.
Country & ATSI Status
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status lowers age thresholds for certain Medicare-eligible screening tests.
Medical Conditions
Add diagnosed conditions (e.g., diabetes, thyroid disease). Used to contextualise your results and adjust AI analysis.
All profile data is encrypted with AES-256 and stored securely. It is never shared with third parties. You can update or delete it at any time.
What Is in Your Personalised Report
Every report generated by SmarterBlood incorporates your personal context. Here is what you will find inside.
Personalised Risk Scores
Health risk scores calculated using your age, sex, and results. Not a generic score — it is adjusted for your demographics and recalculated each time you upload new results.
Key Findings With Context
Every abnormal or borderline result is explained in the context of your profile. "Ferritin is low for a 34-year-old female" is more useful than "Ferritin is low." The report tells you why it matters for you specifically.
Recommended Actions
Suggestions for follow-up tests, lifestyle modifications, and items to discuss with your GP — personalised to your results, conditions, and history. Not generic advice.
Trend Analysis Against Your Baseline
Every marker is compared against your own historical results, not just a reference range. The report highlights improving, stable, and worsening trajectories with clear visualisations.
Specialist Focus Areas
Specialist reports (cardiology, endocrinology, hepatology, nephrology, haematology) provide deep analysis of organ-specific markers, personalised to your age, sex, and conditions.
11 Personalised Report Templates
Every template is personalised to your profile. Generate as many as you like — they are all free, downloadable as PDF, and ready to share with your healthcare provider.
| Template | Pages | Focus | How It Is Personalised |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Summary | 1-2 | Fast snapshot of key results | Risk scores adjusted for age and sex |
| Dear Doctor Letter | 2-3 | Professional letter for your GP | Conditions and medications noted in context |
| Comprehensive Report | 5-10 | Full analysis with all markers | Sex-specific ranges, age context, historical comparison |
| Historical Trends | 5-10 | Change tracking over time | Personal baseline comparison, trajectory analysis |
| Cardiology Report | 3-5 | Heart health markers | Framingham risk score adjusted for age and sex |
| Endocrinology Report | 3-5 | Hormones and metabolic markers | Sex-specific hormone ranges, age-adjusted thresholds |
| Hepatology Report | 3-5 | Liver function markers | Medication effects on liver enzymes noted |
| Nephrology Report | 3-5 | Kidney function markers | CKD staging, eGFR trends, age-adjusted interpretation |
| Haematology Report | 3-5 | Blood cell markers | Sex-specific red cell ranges, iron status context |
| Medicare Eligible Tests | 2-4 | GP referral checklist for bulk-billed tests | Age/sex eligibility thresholds, ATSI-adjusted intervals |
| Full Health Record | 10-20 | Complete data export | All personalisation factors included throughout |
All reports are generated client-side at zero cost. No data leaves your browser during PDF generation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set up my health profile?
Visit the Profile page after signing in. You can set your sex, country, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status, and any diagnosed medical conditions. This information is stored securely and used only to personalise your blood test analysis. You can update or remove it at any time.
What if I do not enter my details — will the analysis still work?
Yes. SmarterBlood works without a health profile by using general adult reference ranges. However, the analysis is more accurate and more useful when it knows your age, sex, and relevant medical conditions. We recommend filling in at least your sex and date of birth for the best results.
Where do the sex-specific reference ranges come from?
We use reference ranges published by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) and the World Health Organisation (WHO). These are the same ranges used by Australian pathology laboratories, but many labs report only a single unisex range on their printed reports.
Can I add medical conditions after my first upload?
Yes. When you add conditions to your profile, your existing blood test data is automatically reinterpreted in the new context. You do not need to re-upload anything. The next time you view your dashboard or generate a report, the updated personalisation will be applied.
Is my health profile data shared with anyone?
No. Your profile data (sex, conditions, etc.) is encrypted with AES-256 and stored alongside your blood test data. It is never shared with third parties, advertisers, or insurance companies. It is used solely to personalise your analysis. You can delete it at any time.
How does SmarterBlood know my age?
Your date of birth is extracted from your blood test reports (most pathology reports include patient DOB). If your DOB is not on your reports, you can set it manually on your Profile page. Age is calculated automatically and used to select the appropriate reference ranges for your analysis.
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SmarterBlood provides health information and AI-powered blood test analysis. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified health provider.