Cholestanol unit converter
Cholestanol in plasma (cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis work-up)
Also known as: Cholestanol plasma, Cholestanol Plasma
Converter
Enter a value in any unit and all other units fill in.
Worked example
6.25 µmol/L (middle of the reference range) = 2.43 mg/L
Conversion formulas
| mg/L | mg/L = µmol/L × 0.3887 | µmol/L = mg/L × 2.573 |
|---|---|---|
| mg/dL | mg/dL = µmol/L × 0.03887 | µmol/L = mg/dL × 25.73 |
| µg/dL | µg/dL = µmol/L × 38.87 | µmol/L = µg/dL × 0.02573 |
| µg/L | µg/L = µmol/L × 388.7 | µmol/L = µg/L × 0.002573 |
Good to know
Cholestanol in plasma is reported in µmol/L or in mg/L. The limit shown is an upper limit for adults.
- mg/L × 2.57 = µmol/L (exact factor 2.5729).
- Protect the sample from light and send it frozen or cooled as the laboratory asks. Sterol values are often also read as a ratio to cholesterol.
Reference range
| Unit | Adults |
|---|---|
| mg/L | 0 – 4.858 |
| µmol/L | 0 – 12.5 |
| mg/dL | 0 – 0.4858 |
| µg/dL | 0 – 485.8 |
| µg/L | 0 – 4858 |
Source: Newcastle Hospitals Laboratories: Cholestanol in plasma (investigation of CTX) · Last reviewed: 2026-10-19
Note from the source: Adults (18 years and over): less than 12.5 µmol/L (Newcastle Hospitals Laboratories). Children have different limits; protect the sample from light. Reference ranges are laboratory- and method-specific