What does that mean
for me?

Highlight a word in a blood test, a discharge letter or a medicine leaflet and Explayn says what it means in plain English — and what to ask your doctor.

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Highlight “eGFR 58” or “normocytic anaemia”. Then highlight a word in the answer to go deeper.

Pathology report

Mild normocytic anaemia. Ferritin within reference range. eGFR 58 mL/min/1.73m², consistent with stage 3a chronic kidney disease; recommend repeat in three months and review of nephrotoxic medications.

Plain English

The word, what it measures and what the number usually means — in a few lines, without the jargon.

Hear how it’s said

Not sure how to say “ferritin” to your doctor? Explayn says it aloud and spells it as it sounds.

Questions to ask

Ask a follow-up in your own words: “is that serious?”, “what would make it better?”

Questions

Is this medical advice?

No. Explayn explains words and numbers so you can follow your own results and talk to your doctor about them — it does not diagnose.

Is what I highlight kept?

Only the words you highlight are sent, and only to answer you; Explayn doesn’t keep them. The privacy page has the detail.

Does it work on a scanned letter?

Yes — screenshot it and Explayn reads the picture.

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