How to Read Your Japanese Blood Donation Test Results
In Japan, blood donors receive a report with 15 test results (7 blood chemistry + 8 blood cell count items). This page explains what each item means and lets you check your results in English, using Japan's official reference ranges from the Japanese Red Cross Society.
What Are the 15 Items in a Japanese Blood Donation Report?
Blood Chemistry (7 items)
| Item | JRC Reference Range | What It Shows |
|---|---|---|
| ALT(GPT) (ALT) | 8–49 IU/L | Liver function |
| γ-GTP (Gamma-GTP / GGT) | 9–68 IU/L | Liver & bile duct function |
| 総コレステロール (Total Cholesterol) | 140–259 mg/dL | Lipids |
| 総蛋白(TP) (Total Protein) | 6.6–8.2 g/dL | Nutritional status / liver function |
| アルブミン(ALB) (Albumin) | 4.0–5.1 g/dL | Nutritional status / liver function |
| A/G比 (A/G Ratio) | 1.3–2.1 | Protein balance |
| グリコアルブミン (Glycoalbumin) | Below 16.5% (15.6% or above needs attention) | Blood glucose (past ~2 weeks) |
Blood Cell Count (8 items)
| Item | JRC Reference Range | What It Shows |
|---|---|---|
| ヘモグロビン(Hb) (Hemoglobin) | Male 12.7–17.0 g/dL Female 11.0–14.8 g/dL | Anemia |
| 赤血球数(RBC) (Red Blood Cell Count) | Male 4.18–5.60 million/μL Female 3.84–5.04 million/μL | Anemia |
| ヘマトクリット(Ht) (Hematocrit) | Male 38.8–50.0% Female 34.6–44.6% | Blood concentration |
| 白血球数(WBC) (White Blood Cell Count) | 3,800–8,900/μL | Immunity / inflammation |
| 血小板数(PLT) (Platelet Count) | 170,000–365,000/μL | Blood clotting |
| MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume) | 83.0–99.5 fL | Red blood cell size |
| MCH (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin) | 26.8–33.5 pg | Hemoglobin content per cell |
| MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration) | 31.7–35.2% | Hemoglobin concentration |
These reference ranges are statistical values calculated from the test results of blood donors, and do not by themselves indicate a normal or abnormal condition (Japanese Red Cross Society).
For ALT, γ-GTP (GGT), Total Cholesterol, Glycoalbumin, and Hemoglobin, this tool's judgment uses reference ranges commonly used in general health checkups and academic society guidelines, which may differ slightly from the JRC ranges shown above.
Source: Japanese Red Cross Society "Test Services" (confirmed September 25, 2026)
Are Triglycerides or Uric Acid Included?
No. Triglycerides and uric acid are not among the 15 items reported after blood donation in Japan. For lipids, only Total Cholesterol is reported — LDL, HDL, and triglycerides are not. AST, HbA1c, and kidney function (creatinine, eGFR) are not reported either.
These can be checked through a regular health checkup or "ningen dock" blood test. If you have health checkup results, you can check triglycerides, uric acid, AST, HbA1c, and eGFR with our Health Checkup Checker.
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Blood Chemistry
Blood Cell Count
Blood Pressure
Types of Blood Donation and Reported Items
| Donation Type | Amount | Interval to Next Donation |
|---|---|---|
| Whole blood 200mL | 200mL | Male 4 weeks / Female 4 weeks |
| Whole blood 400mL | 400mL | Male 12 weeks / Female 16 weeks |
| Component donation (apheresis) | Up to 600mL | 2 weeks |
Source: Japanese Red Cross Society "Blood Donation Criteria." All donation types report the same 15 items (7 blood chemistry + 8 blood cell count).
Sources and Confirmation Date
- Japanese Red Cross Society "Test Services" — the 15 reported items and reference ranges. Confirmed September 25, 2026
- Japanese Red Cross Society "Blood Donation Criteria" — donation types, amounts, and intervals
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