ApoB: units, conversion and tracking
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Short answer
ApoB is reported in mg/dL and g/L. 1 g/L = 100 mg/dL.
Convert ApoB
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Converts units only and does not interpret a result. For other markers, use the full unit converter.
What is ApoB?
Apolipoprotein B is the main protein on LDL and related particles, so it reflects how many of those particles are in the blood.
BiomarkerHQ groups ApoB under Lipids. On lab reports it can also appear as apo b, apolipoprotein b, apolipoprotein b-100, apolipoprotein b100, apo b-100 and apo b100.
ApoB units and conversion
BiomarkerHQ stores each ApoB result in the unit printed on the report, and charts and compares results in mg/dL.
1 g/L = 100 mg/dL
1 mg/dL = 0.01 g/L
| g/L | mg/dL |
|---|---|
| 0.4 g/L | 40 mg/dL |
| 0.6 g/L | 60 mg/dL |
| 0.8 g/L | 80 mg/dL |
| 1 g/L | 100 mg/dL |
| 1.2 g/L | 120 mg/dL |
| 1.4 g/L | 140 mg/dL |
| 1.6 g/L | 160 mg/dL |
| mg/dL | g/L |
|---|---|
| 40 mg/dL | 0.4 g/L |
| 60 mg/dL | 0.6 g/L |
| 80 mg/dL | 0.8 g/L |
| 100 mg/dL | 1 g/L |
| 120 mg/dL | 1.2 g/L |
| 140 mg/dL | 1.4 g/L |
| 160 mg/dL | 1.6 g/L |
For another value, use the lab unit converter. It converts units only and does not interpret a result.
Tracking ApoB over time
In BiomarkerHQ, each ApoB result is saved with its collection date, its unit and the reference range printed on that report. The timeline charts the results across your draws against the range from each of your own reports, and any two draws can be compared side by side.
- Keep the unit printed on each report. Convert only to compare.
- Keep each report's own range with its result. See why ranges differ between labs.
- Compare the same lab and conditions where you can. See how to compare two blood tests.
Frequently asked questions
Which units do labs report ApoB in?
ApoB is reported in mg/dL and g/L. BiomarkerHQ stores each result in the unit printed on the report and uses mg/dL for charts and comparisons.
How do I convert ApoB from g/L to mg/dL?
1 g/L = 100 mg/dL. For example, 1 g/L is 100 mg/dL.
How do I convert ApoB from mg/dL to g/L?
1 mg/dL = 0.01 g/L. For example, 100 mg/dL is 1 g/L.
Does BiomarkerHQ interpret my ApoB result?
No. It compares a result only with the reference range printed on your own lab report, as below, within or above, and does not say what the result means. Talk to a qualified clinician about your results.
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