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Our Health Library information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Please be advised that this information is made available to assist our patients to learn about general health issues that may not be related to Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders. Our providers may not see and/or treat all topics found herein

Units per milliliter (U/mL)

The results of some medical tests are reported in units per milliliter (U/mL).

  • A unit is an arbitrary amount agreed upon by scientists and doctors.
  • A milliliter is a unit of fluid volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter. A liter is slightly larger than a quart.