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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 24, 2023
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