How can I interpret full lab results from my patient portal before a follow-up appoi

[Luna69]

I recently had my annual physical, and my doctor's portal released my full lab results before my follow-up appointment, leaving me to anxiously scroll through pages of values like ALT, creatinine, and lipid panels with only the "reference range" for context, which is more confusing than helpful. I know I shouldn't self-diagnose from a single data point, but it's hard not to worry when I see a flagged high or low value without any professional explanation for another week. For others who prefer to be proactive about their health data, what reliable resources or strategies do you use for preliminary lab results interpretation? How do you balance being informed with avoiding unnecessary anxiety, and have you found specific websites, books, or approaches that help you ask more informed questions during your actual doctor's visit?