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Weight
Typical UK adult rangeNo single typical range
What this test measures
Body weight in kilograms, recorded on clinic scales or at home.
Why doctors request it
Recorded at most clinical contacts and tracked at home; the trend matters in many long-term conditions.
What commonly pushes it up
- Fluid retention
- Increased intake or reduced activity
- Some medicines as a class
- Pregnancy
What commonly pushes it down
- Illness, reduced intake or increased activity
- Dehydration or fluid loss
- Some medicines as a class
Everyday reasons for a value outside the range
- Clothes, time of day and whether the bladder is empty shift it by a kilogram or two
- Different scales differ
About the sample
Same scales, same time of day, similar clothing for a meaningful trend.
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Read my report freeThis is an educational summary of results you uploaded. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis or a treatment plan, and it does not replace the doctor who requested the test. If you are worried, or a result is marked outside range, discuss it with your doctor. Written and reviewed by a UK consultant physician. Reference ranges vary between laboratories.