Clinical Conversions
Lab value units, temperature, and measurement conversions.
Clinical Overview
Medicine frequently requires converting between different measurement systems (US conventional vs. SI units) for lab values, temperatures, and physical measurements.
Common Use Cases
- •Converting lab values between Conventional and SI units
- •Temperature conversions (°F to °C)
- •Height and weight conversions
Clinical Pearls
Creatinine Conversion
To convert Creatinine from mg/dL (Conventional) to µmol/L (SI), multiply by 88.4.
Glucose Conversion
To convert Glucose from mg/dL (Conventional) to mmol/L (SI), divide by 18.