How Labgist works
From a PDF or a photo to a clear timeline, in four steps, with the checks that keep it trustworthy.
1. Upload
Choose a PDF, or photograph each page. Multi-page reports are read together. You can pick who the report is for, or leave it blank and let the app detect the person from the name on the report.
2. Extraction
The app reads each test name, value, unit, reference range and the collection date. If the first read finds no results it retries with the original-quality files. Results with no reference range are kept without a made-up flag, and results are never invented to fill gaps.
3. Standardising
- Units. Common tests reported in mmol/L, µmol/L, g/L, nmol/L or per-cumm units are converted to one standard unit so charts are comparable. The original reading is kept. See unit conversion.
- Names. Variations such as “HbA1c” and “HbA1c (%)” are grouped into one series.
- Status. Each result is marked normal, high, low or critical against its reference range.
- Duplicates. Re-uploading the same report for the same person and date merges instead of duplicating.
4. Trends and summary
Open any marker to see its history with the reference range. A short AI summary highlights what changed, what to watch and questions to ask. It also offers general dos, don’ts and diet ideas. These are suggestions to discuss with your clinician, not advice.
Accuracy and limits
- AI can misread a value or a unit. Verify anything important against the original.
- Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex. Use the range on your own report.
- The app does not diagnose, prescribe or monitor emergencies.
What happens to your data
Files and results are stored in Google Firebase under your account. Reports are sent to AI providers (Google Gemini, with OpenAI as a fallback) only to read and summarise them. You can delete a person or your whole account in the app. The privacy policy explains this in full.
Frequently asked questions
What file types can I upload?
PDF files and photos (JPG or PNG). Files up to 20 MB and PDFs up to 30 pages are supported.
Can the AI make mistakes reading my report?
Yes. Blurry photos, unusual layouts and handwriting can cause errors. Check important values against the original report, which stays saved with each result.
What happens if I upload the same report twice?
The app detects a report for the same person, date and type, and merges only the new results into the first one instead of creating a duplicate.
What happens to the name on the report?
If the name closely matches one of your profiles, the report is filed there and you are asked to confirm. If it matches more than one, or none, you choose the person.