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Nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)

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By Jeannette Curtis; Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS

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Some medical tests give results in nanograms (ng) per milliliter (mL).

  • A nanogram is one-billionth of a gram. A gram is about 1/30 of an ounce.
  • A milliliter measures fluid volume equal to 1/1000 liter. A liter is a little bigger than a quart.
Author:Jeannette Curtis
Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
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Last Updated: 05/25/2007