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units per litre (u/l)

the results of some medical tests are reported in units per litre (u/l).

  • a unit is an arbitrary amount agreed upon by scientists and doctors.
  • a litre 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).

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