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 24, 2024