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Arginine (plasma) unit converter

Arginine in plasma (amino acid profile)

Also known as: Plasma arginine, Arginin im Plasma, Arginine blood, Arginin Blut

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Enter a value in any unit and all other units fill in.

Worked example

91 µmol/L (middle of the reference range) = 1.59 mg/dL

Conversion formulas

mg/dLmg/dL = µmol/L × 0.01742µmol/L = mg/dL × 57.41
mg/Lmg/L = µmol/L × 0.1742µmol/L = mg/L × 5.741
µg/dLµg/dL = µmol/L × 17.42µmol/L = µg/dL × 0.05741

Good to know

Arginine in plasma is reported in µmol/L or in mg/dL. It is part of the plasma amino acid profile.

Reference range

UnitAdults
mg/dL0.5574 – 2.613
µmol/L32 – 150
mg/L5.574 – 26.13
µg/dL557.4 – 2613

Source: MedlinePlus (NLM): Plasma amino acids · Last reviewed: 2026-10-19

Note from the source: Adults 32-150 µmol/L (MedlinePlus, plasma amino acid profile; children have different ranges). Ranges vary between laboratories and with fasting state

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert Arginine (plasma) from µmol/L to mg/dL?

mg/dL = µmol/L × 0.01742. In the other direction: µmol/L = mg/dL × 57.41.

What is the reference range of Arginine (plasma)?

For adults the range is 32 – 150 µmol/L (MedlinePlus (NLM): Plasma amino acids). Reference ranges differ between laboratories and partly by sex and age; use the range printed on your lab report.

Which units are used for Arginine (plasma)?

Common units are mg/dL, µmol/L, mg/L, µg/dL.

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