Micrograms Per Liter (mcg/L)

Some medical tests report results in micrograms per liter (mcg/L).

A microgram is one-millionth of a gram. A gram is about 1/30 of an ounce.
A liter measures fluid volume. It is a little bigger than a quart.

Current as of: October 9, 2017

Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine

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