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Milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)
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Some medical tests give results in milligrams (mg) per deciliter (dL).
- A milligram is one-thousandth of a gram. A gram is about 1/30 of an ounce.
- A deciliter measures fluid volume that is 1/10 liter. A liter is a little bigger than a quart.
Last Updated:
July 9, 2007- Author:
- Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
- Medical Review:
- Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
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