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Ornithine (plasma) unit converter

Ornithine in plasma (amino acid profile)

Also known as: Plasma ornithine, Ornithin im Plasma, Ornithine blood, Ornithin Blut

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

Worked example

81 µmol/L (middle of the reference range) = 1.07 mg/dL

Conversion formulas

mg/dLmg/dL = µmol/L × 0.01322µmol/L = mg/dL × 75.67
mg/Lmg/L = µmol/L × 0.1322µmol/L = mg/L × 7.567
µg/dLµg/dL = µmol/L × 13.22µmol/L = µg/dL × 0.07567

Good to know

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

Reference range

UnitAdults
mg/dL0.4097 – 1.731
µmol/L31 – 131
mg/L4.097 – 17.31
µg/dL409.7 – 1731

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

Note from the source: Adults 31-131 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 Ornithine (plasma) from µmol/L to mg/dL?

mg/dL = µmol/L × 0.01322. In the other direction: µmol/L = mg/dL × 75.67.

What is the reference range of Ornithine (plasma)?

For adults the range is 31 – 131 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 Ornithine (plasma)?

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

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