THAT PROTOCOL / OUR PROTOCOLSBLOODWORK / KNOW YOUR BASELINE

Beneath the surface.
A clearer picture.

There’s information in your biology. Understand the markers, ask better questions, and put your results in the context of you.

PERSONALISED HEALTH / TP—0002
A detailed scientific point-cloud landscapeHUMAN SCIENCE / INDIVIDUAL CONTEXT
THE BIGGER PICTURE

Not more numbers.
More understanding.

A blood test is a snapshot, not your whole health story. The useful part is understanding why a test was ordered, what it shows, and what it means in your clinical context.

WHAT A CONSIDERED APPROACH LOOKS LIKE01 / 02 / 03
01

Ask a relevant question.

Testing should have a purpose. Symptoms, medical history and risk factors can help a practitioner decide what is useful to investigate.

02

Read beyond the result.

Laboratory methods and reference ranges can differ. A single value cannot diagnose your health in isolation, even when it sits outside a range.

03

Understand the next step.

Discuss results with the practitioner who requested them. Review timing and further tests, if needed, depend on the clinical question.

EXPLORE A SAMPLE BASELINE

A little context.
A lot more clarity.

Choose an area to see what a marker
can help investigate—and why
interpretation needs a practitioner.

Explore the panel

Select a category to view one sample measurement over time.

Interpretation needs clinical context, including symptoms, medicines and the laboratory method.

Metabolic health

HbA1c

Historical sample

Most recent result

35 mmol/mol

Chart range20–50 mmol/mol

HbA1c estimates average glucose exposure over roughly the past two to three months.

Illustrative data. Not a medical assessment.

THE THAT PROTOCOL PERSPECTIVE

The result is a number.
The meaning is personal.

General information. Individual decisions
belong in a clinical conversation.

Read the source
SOURCE / HEALTHDIRECT AUSTRALIA — GUIDE TO BLOOD TESTING
GOOD QUESTIONS. CLEAR ANSWERS.

A little more
clarity.

Because feeling informed
is a good place to start.

01Which biomarkers are included?

There is no fixed That Protocol panel offered in this preview. The illustration shows examples of metabolic, cardiovascular, nutrient, thyroid and inflammatory markers. Actual testing must be selected for a relevant clinical purpose.

02Can I upload my results?

No. This preview has no patient-record upload or clinical interpretation service. Please share your results securely with your treating practitioner, not through a public website enquiry.

03Does an abnormal result mean I am unwell?

Not necessarily. Results need to be interpreted alongside symptoms, history, laboratory ranges and other relevant findings. A practitioner can explain whether a finding matters in your situation.

04How often should I test?

There is no single right interval for everyone. The appropriate timing depends on the reason for testing, your health and a practitioner's advice. More frequent testing is not automatically more useful.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

There’s a better way
to know yourself.

Start with a question. Find a clearer path forward.

THAT PROTOCOL / AUSTRALIA / HUMAN, BY DESIGN