Units Per Liter (U/L)The results of some medical tests are reported in units per liter (U/L). - A unit is an arbitrary amount agreed upon by scientists and doctors.
- A liter is a measure of volume that is slightly larger than a quart.
- A kilo unit is one thousand units. It is written kU/L. Some medical tests are reported using this standard international unit (SI unit).
Current as of:
October 14, 2016 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine |
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