Zinc: units, conversion and tracking
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Short answer
Zinc is reported in µg/dL and µmol/L. 1 µmol/L = 6.538 µg/dL.
Convert zinc
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Converts units only and does not interpret a result. For other markers, use the full unit converter.
What is zinc?
A trace mineral used by many enzymes and by the immune system.
BiomarkerHQ groups zinc under Vitamins and minerals. On lab reports it can also appear as serum zinc, zinc serum and plasma zinc.
Zinc units and conversion
BiomarkerHQ stores each zinc result in the unit printed on the report, and charts and compares results in µg/dL.
1 µmol/L = 6.538 µg/dL
1 µg/dL = 0.153 µmol/L
| µmol/L | µg/dL |
|---|---|
| 5 µmol/L | 32.69 µg/dL |
| 8 µmol/L | 52.3 µg/dL |
| 10 µmol/L | 65.38 µg/dL |
| 12 µmol/L | 78.46 µg/dL |
| 15 µmol/L | 98.07 µg/dL |
| 18 µmol/L | 117.7 µg/dL |
| 20 µmol/L | 130.8 µg/dL |
| µg/dL | µmol/L |
|---|---|
| 40 µg/dL | 6.118 µmol/L |
| 60 µg/dL | 9.177 µmol/L |
| 80 µg/dL | 12.24 µmol/L |
| 100 µg/dL | 15.3 µmol/L |
| 120 µg/dL | 18.35 µmol/L |
| 140 µg/dL | 21.41 µmol/L |
| 160 µg/dL | 24.47 µmol/L |
For another value, use the lab unit converter. It converts units only and does not interpret a result.
Tracking zinc over time
In BiomarkerHQ, each zinc 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 zinc in?
Zinc is reported in µg/dL and µmol/L. BiomarkerHQ stores each result in the unit printed on the report and uses µg/dL for charts and comparisons.
How do I convert zinc from µmol/L to µg/dL?
1 µmol/L = 6.538 µg/dL. For example, 12 µmol/L is 78.46 µg/dL.
How do I convert zinc from µg/dL to µmol/L?
1 µg/dL = 0.153 µmol/L. For example, 100 µg/dL is 15.3 µmol/L.
Does BiomarkerHQ interpret my zinc 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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