I am a little disappointed the B-vitamins haven't been included. I think these results look really good, though. I am proud of how well I have taken care of my body -- No flags!
The only item that is a little deficient seems to be MCH (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin). MCH levels below 27 indicate anemia and levels above 33 indicate thyroid problems. In my case, I am at 27.5, so still over 27 but close to being low. I am not too worried, as anemia is usually based on a combination of the MCH, MCV, and MCHC numbers; they are all within range.
I am a little confused about Ferritin. I have 19 and the Reference Range column says >14, but then underneath it says '15-49 Probable Iron Deficiency'. I interpret this as >14 being the thresh-hold for flagging. Anything over is no major cause for concern, but there is room for improvement if it is between 15 and 49.
In the past, I have had low levels verging on anemia. I would say this test is consistent with my health previous to embarking on the post-apocalyptic lifestyle. However, with all the leafy greens in my freezer, I expect that to improve on the next test!
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