For a brief introduction and guide to abbreviations, see Laboratory Tests: General Remarks.
Reference range, target level, or decision threshold
Men: 16-60 micromol/L (27-102 microg/dL)CW
Women: 11-51 micromol/L (19-87 microg/dL)CW
[micromol/L] × 1.7 = [microg/dL]
Interpretation of results
↑ Severe liver injury (diagnostic workup of hepatic encephalopathy), increased dietary protein intake, in newborns aged <1 week