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Laborwert

laboratory value

noun lah-BOR-vert Rare

Also means

lab result

Usage Note

Laborwert (also Laborwerte in the plural) refers to measured values from blood, urine, or tissue analysis. Doctors talk about auffällige Laborwerte (abnormal results) or Referenzwerte (reference ranges) when interpreting results.

Examples

"Ihre Laborwerte waren unauffällig bis auf den leicht erhöhten Blutzucker."

Natural Translation

Her lab results were unremarkable except for the slightly elevated blood sugar.

Literal Translation

Her lab values were unremarkable except for the slightly elevated blood sugar.

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