Milligrams Per Deciliter (mg/dL)
Some medical tests report 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.
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