Agent skill

Lab Result Interpretation

by aipoch in aipoch/medical-research-skills

Transforms biochemical lab test results into clear, patient-friendly explanations.

MITAuto-check passedResearch & Science

Install Lab Result Interpretation

skills CLI
$ npx skills add aipoch/medical-research-skills --skill lab-result-interpretation -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install aipoch/medical-research-skills lab-result-interpretation --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/aipoch/medical-research-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/scientific-skills/Other/lab-result-interpretation .claude/skills/lab-result-interpretation && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
lab-result-interpretation
GitHub stars
2k
Token cost
~2.1k tokens
SKILL.md length
817 words
Files
7 (incl. scripts, references)
Skills in repo
578
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Transforms biochemical lab test results into clear, patient-friendly explanations.

  • Works in 5 steps: Parse lab report — Input: lab result… → Compare to reference ranges — Match each… → Assess severity — Classify: mild… → …
  • Research & Science work in your project
  • SKILL.md covers Quick Check, Audit-Ready Commands, When to Use and Workflow, plus 18 more sections
  • Runs Python scripts from its folder; calls python

What it does

Lab Result Interpretation is an agent skill from aipoch/medical-research-skills. Transforms biochemical lab test results into clear, patient-friendly explanations. Covers blood routine, lipid panel, liver/kidney function, thyroid, electrolytes, and inflammation markers. Flags critical values, classifies severity, and generates structured interpretation rep...

Its SKILL.md is about 2.1k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 8 other files, including scripts and reference files (for example `POLISH_CHANGELOG.md`, `eval_report_lab-result-interpretation_result.json` and `references/explanation_templates.json`).

It sits in Research & Science. The repository describes itself as: Hundreds of agent skills for medical research, including protocol design, data analysis, evidence insights, and academic writing. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Research & Science work in your project

Example prompts

  • “Use the lab-result-interpretation skill to transform biochemical lab test results into clear, patient-friendly explanations”
  • “/lab-result-interpretation”

Requirements

  • Python 3

Workflow steps

5 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

  1. Parse lab report — Input: lab result text or file (--file/--input) → extract test names, values, units, reference ranges using regex…
  2. Compare to reference ranges — Match each test against references/lab_reference_ranges.json → determine status (normal/high/low) → Output…
  3. Assess severity — Classify: mild (slightly outside range), moderate (clinically significant deviation), critical (requires immediate…
  4. Generate explanations — For each abnormal value: explain what the test measures, what the deviation means, contextual health information →…
  5. Format output — Combine all results into structured JSON with test_name, value, status, explanation, severity, recommendation → include…

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 686e09d. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    Ships 1 file in scripts/ (Python), which the agent can run.

    Shell commands in SKILL.md call:

    • python

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Lab Result Interpretation loads about 2.1k tokens when it runs, and up to ~6.4k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 77 tokens; SKILL.md has 817 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~77
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~2.1k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~6.4k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); the scripts in this folder are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from aipoch/medical-research-skills at commit 686e09d, republished under its MIT licence (© aipoch). 817 words, ~2,096 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/lab-result-interpretation/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 6 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
lab-result-interpretation
description
Transforms biochemical lab test results into clear, patient-friendly explanations. Covers blood routine, lipid panel, liver/kidney function, thyroid, electrolytes, and inflammation markers. Flags critical values, classifies severity, and generates structured interpretation rep...
license
MIT
author
AIPOCH

Source: https://github.com/aipoch/medical-research-skills

Lab Result Interpretation Skill

A medical assistant tool that transforms complex biochemical laboratory test results into clear, patient-friendly explanations.

Quick Check

Use this command to verify that the packaged script entry point can be parsed before deeper execution.

bash
python -m py_compile scripts/main.py

Audit-Ready Commands

Use these concrete commands for validation. They are intentionally self-contained and avoid placeholder paths.

bash
python -m py_compile scripts/main.py
python scripts/main.py --help

When to Use

  • Interpreting biochemical laboratory test results for patients
  • Generating patient-friendly explanations of abnormal lab values
  • Flagging critical values requiring immediate medical attention
  • Creating structured lab result summary reports

Workflow

  1. Parse lab report — Input: lab result text or file (--file/--input) → extract test names, values, units, reference ranges using regex patterns → Output: structured test data array
  2. Compare to reference ranges — Match each test against references/lab_reference_ranges.json → determine status (normal/high/low) → Output: status classification per test
  3. Assess severity — Classify: mild (slightly outside range), moderate (clinically significant deviation), critical (requires immediate attention) → Output: severity rating per abnormal value
  4. Generate explanations — For each abnormal value: explain what the test measures, what the deviation means, contextual health information → ⛔ Checkpoint: Flag critical values to user with "Seek immediate medical attention" warning before continuing → Output: patient-friendly explanation per test
  5. Format output — Combine all results into structured JSON with test_name, value, status, explanation, severity, recommendation → include medical disclaimer → Output: final interpretation report

Features

  • Parses various lab test formats (numeric values, units, reference ranges)
  • Compares values against standard reference ranges
  • Generates patient-friendly explanations in Chinese
  • Flags abnormal values with severity indicators
  • Provides contextual health recommendations

Supported Test Types

CategoryTests
Blood RoutineWBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Platelets, Hematocrit
Lipid PanelTotal Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides
Liver FunctionALT, AST, ALP, GGT, Bilirubin, Total Protein, Albumin
Kidney FunctionCreatinine, BUN, eGFR, Uric Acid
Blood SugarFasting Glucose, HbA1c
ThyroidTSH, T3, T4, FT3, FT4
ElectrolytesSodium, Potassium, Chloride, Calcium, Magnesium
InflammationCRP, ESR

Usage

As Module
python
from scripts.main import LabResultInterpreter

interpreter = LabResultInterpreter()
result = interpreter.interpret("Total Cholesterol: 5.8 mmol/L (Reference: 3.1-5.7)")
print(result.explanation)
CLI
text
python scripts/main.py --file lab_report.txt
python scripts/main.py --interactive

Parameters

NameTypeDefaultRequiredDescription
filestring""NoPath to lab report file to process
interactivebooleanfalseNoEnable interactive mode for manual input
inputstring""NoDirect lab test input string for interpretation

Input Format

Accepts flexible formats:

Test Name: Value Unit (Reference: Min-Max)
Test Name Value Unit Ref: Min-Max
Test Name: Value (Min-Max)

Output Format

json
{
  "test_name": "Total Cholesterol",
  "value": 5.8,
  "unit": "mmol/L",
  "reference_min": 3.1,
  "reference_max": 5.7,
  "status": "high",
  "explanation": "Your total cholesterol is slightly above the normal range...",
  "severity": "mild",
  "recommendation": "Consider reducing saturated fat intake..."
}

Technical Details

Difficulty: Medium

Key Components:

  • Lab value parsing with regex patterns
  • Reference range comparison logic
  • Medical knowledge base (references/lab_reference_ranges.json)
  • Patient-friendly explanation templates

Safety:

  • Includes medical disclaimer in all outputs
  • Flags values requiring immediate medical attention
  • Does not diagnose - only explains test meanings

References

  • references/lab_reference_ranges.json - Standard reference ranges
  • references/explanation_templates.json - Patient-friendly templates
  • references/test_metadata.json - Test descriptions and clinical notes

Medical Disclaimer

This tool provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for interpretation of lab results.

Risk Assessment

Risk IndicatorAssessmentLevel
Code ExecutionPython/R scripts executed locallyMedium
Network AccessNo external API callsLow
File System AccessRead input files, write output filesMedium
Instruction TamperingStandard prompt guidelinesLow
Data ExposureOutput files saved to workspaceLow
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Security Checklist

  • No hardcoded credentials or API keys
  • No unauthorized file system access (../)
  • Output does not expose sensitive information
  • Prompt injection protections in place
  • Input file paths validated (no ../ traversal)
  • Output directory restricted to workspace
  • Script execution in sandboxed environment
  • Error messages sanitized (no stack traces exposed)
  • Dependencies audited

Prerequisites

text
# Python dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

Evaluation Criteria

Success Metrics
  • Successfully executes main functionality
  • Output meets quality standards
  • Handles edge cases gracefully
  • Performance is acceptable
Test Cases
  1. Basic Functionality: Standard input → Expected output
  2. Edge Case: Invalid input → Graceful error handling
  3. Performance: Large dataset → Acceptable processing time

Lifecycle Status

  • Current Stage: Draft
  • Next Review Date: 2026-03-06
  • Known Issues: None
  • Planned Improvements:
    • Performance optimization
    • Additional feature support

Output Requirements

Every final response should make these items explicit when they are relevant:

  • Objective or requested deliverable
  • Inputs used and assumptions introduced
  • Workflow or decision path
  • Core result, recommendation, or artifact
  • Constraints, risks, caveats, or validation needs
  • Unresolved items and next-step checks

Error Handling

  • If required inputs are missing, state exactly which fields are missing and request only the minimum additional information.
  • If the task goes outside the documented scope, stop instead of guessing or silently widening the assignment.
  • If scripts/main.py fails, report the failure point, summarize what still can be completed safely, and provide a manual fallback.
  • Do not fabricate files, citations, data, search results, or execution outcomes.

Input Validation

This skill accepts requests that match the documented purpose of lab-result-interpretation and include enough context to complete the workflow safely.

Do not continue the workflow when the request is out of scope, missing a critical input, or would require unsupported assumptions. Instead respond:

lab-result-interpretation only handles its documented workflow. Please provide the missing required inputs or switch to a more suitable skill.

Response Template

Use the following fixed structure for non-trivial requests:

  1. Objective
  2. Inputs Received
  3. Assumptions
  4. Workflow
  5. Deliverable
  6. Risks and Limits
  7. Next Checks

If the request is simple, you may compress the structure, but still keep assumptions and limits explicit when they affect correctness.

© aipoch, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

SKILL.md and 6 other files (scripts, references) in scientific-skills/Other/lab-result-interpretation of aipoch/medical-research-skills.

  • SKILL.md
  • POLISH_CHANGELOG.md
  • eval_report_lab-result-interpretation_result.json
  • references/explanation_templates.json
  • references/lab_reference_ranges.json
  • requirements.txt
  • scripts/main.py

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 686e09d

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Questions about Lab Result Interpretation

What does Lab Result Interpretation do?

Transforms biochemical lab test results into clear, patient-friendly explanations. Lab Result Interpretation is an agent skill from aipoch/medical-research-skills. Transforms biochemical lab test results into clear, patient-friendly explanations.

When should I use Lab Result Interpretation?

Lab Result Interpretation fits situations like: research & Science work in your project.

How do I install Lab Result Interpretation in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add aipoch/medical-research-skills --skill lab-result-interpretation -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (scientific-skills/Other/lab-result-interpretation in aipoch/medical-research-skills) into .claude/skills/lab-result-interpretation in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Lab Result Interpretation in Codex?

Run `npx skills add aipoch/medical-research-skills --skill lab-result-interpretation -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (scientific-skills/Other/lab-result-interpretation in aipoch/medical-research-skills) into .agents/skills/lab-result-interpretation in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Lab Result Interpretation in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add aipoch/medical-research-skills --skill lab-result-interpretation -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/lab-result-interpretation, .gemini/skills/lab-result-interpretation, .github/skills/lab-result-interpretation and .opencode/skills/lab-result-interpretation in your project.

What does Lab Result Interpretation need to run?

Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Lab Result Interpretation needs Python for the scripts in its folder and the command-line tools its instructions call (python). Our summary lists: Python 3.

Does Lab Result Interpretation access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Lab Result Interpretation safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. The check reads SKILL.md only: the scripts in the folder are not scanned, so read them before running anything.

What licence does Lab Result Interpretation use?

Lab Result Interpretation is published under the MIT licence (declared in SKILL.md). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Lab Result Interpretation use?

About 2.1k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 8.4k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 4.3k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

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Who maintains Lab Result Interpretation?

aipoch (a GitHub organization) maintains it in aipoch/medical-research-skills, which has 1,978 GitHub stars. The repository holds 578 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on September 17, 2026.

Source: aipoch/medical-research-skills on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.