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Lab Test Results: Units of Measurement

Lab Tests for Fibromyalgia

Labetalol Cartridge 5 mg/mL (4 mL)

Labetalol HCl Oral Tablet 100 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg

Labetalol Injectable Solution 5 mg/mL

Labor and Delivery

Labor Induction and Augmentation

Labyrinthitis

Lacosamide Injection 10 mg/mL (20 mL)

Lacosamide Oral Solution 10 mg/mL

Lacosamide Tablet Pack 100 mg (14)/50 mg (14), Oral Tablet 50 mg, Oral Tablet 100 mg, Oral Tablet 150 mg, Oral Tablet 200 mg

Lactase Chewable Tablet 3000 units, 9000 units

Lactase Oral Capsule 125 mg

Lactase Oral Tablet 3000 Units, 9000 units

Lactated Ringers Injection for IV (LR)

Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase (LDH) Test

Lactic Acid Test

Lactobacillus Acidophilus Oral Capsule 1.5 mg, 10 mg, 16 mg, 460 mg, 25,000,000 units, 100,000,000 units, 500,000,000 units, 1,000,000,000 units, 10,000,000,000 units, 20,000,000,000 units

Lactobacillus Acidophilus Oral Tablet 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 200,000,000 units, 500,000,000 units, 1,000,000,000 units, 2,000,000,000 units

Lactobacillus Acidophilus/Lactobacillus Bulgaricus Oral Tablet 0.05 mg/0.05 mg, 2 mg/0.2 mg

Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG Chewable Tablet 5,000,000,000 units, 10,000,000,000 units

Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG Oral Capsule 10,000,000,000 units, 15,000,000,000 units

Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG Oral Powder 5,000,000,000 units

Lactose Intolerance

Lactulose Oral Solution

Lactulose Oral Solution 10 g/15 mL

Lactulose Powder for Oral Solution 10 g, 20 g

Laetrile/Amygdalin (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Laetrile/Amygdalin (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Patient Information [NCI]

Lamivudine HBV Oral Tablet 100 mg

Lamivudine Oral Solution 10 mg/mL

Lamivudine Oral Tablet 150 mg, 300 mg

Lamivudine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Oral Tablet 300 mg/300 mg

Lamivudine/Zidovudine Oral Tablet 150 mg/300 mg

Lamotrigine 24 HR Extended Release Tablet 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg, 250 mg, 300 mg

Lamotrigine Chewable Tablet 2 mg, 5 mg, 25 mg

Lamotrigine Disintegrating Oral Tablet 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg

Lamotrigine Oral Tablet 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg, 250 mg, Pack 25 mg, Pack 100 mg (7)/25 mg (42), Pack 100 mg (14)/25 mg (84)

Lanadelumab-flyo Injection 150 mg/mL (2 mL)

Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]

Language Development Between 12 and 24 Months of Age

Language Development From Age 6 to 10 Years

Language Development in Newborns

Lanreotide Prefilled Syringe 240 mg/mL (0.5 mL), 300 mg/mL (0.2 mL), 300 mg/mL (0.3 mL)

Lansoprazole Delayed Release Disintegrating Oral Tablet 15 mg

Lansoprazole Delayed Release Disintegrating Oral Tablet 30 mg

Lansoprazole Delayed Release Oral Capsule 15 mg, 30 mg

Lanthanum Carbonate Chewable Tablet 500 mg, 750 mg, 1000 mg

Lanthanum Carbonate Oral Powder 750 mg, 1000 mg

Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal Surgery for Gallstones

Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair

Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling (Ovarian Diathermy) for PCOS

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis

Laparoscopy

Lapatinib Oral Tablet 250 mg

Laronidase Injection 0.58 mg/mL (5 mL)

Larotrectinib Oral Capsule 25 mg, 100 mg

Larotrectinib Oral Solution 20 mg/mL

Laryngeal Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Laryngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]

Laryngitis

Laryngoscopy

Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) for Farsightedness

Laser Iridotomy for Glaucoma

Laser Photocoagulation and Cryopexy for Retinal Tears

Laser Photocoagulation for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Laser Photocoagulation for Diabetic Retinopathy

Laser Resurfacing

Laser Surgery for Genital Warts

Laser Surgery for Skin Cancer

Laser Surgery for Warts

Laser Trabeculoplasty for Glaucoma

Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins

LASIK (Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis) for Nearsightedness

Lasmiditan Oral Tablet 50 mg, 100 mg

Last Days of Life (PDQ®): Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Last Days of Life (PDQ®): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI]

Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution 0.005%

Latanoprost Ophthalmic Suspension 0.005%

Latanoprostene Bunod Ophthalmic Solution 0.024%

Latanoprost/Netarsudil Ophthalmic Solution 0.005 %/ 0.02%

Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]

Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injury

Laxatives

Lead (Pb) Test

Lead Poisoning

Lead Poisoning Screening

Leadless Pacemaker

Learning Disabilities

Learning to Say No

Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir Oral Tablet 90 mg/400 mg

Lefamulin Injection 10 mg/mL (15 mL)

Leflunomide Oral Tablet 10 mg, 20 mg, 100 mg

Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH)

Leg Amputation

Leg Aneurysm

Leg Cramps During Pregnancy

Leg Injuries

Leg Problems, Noninjury

Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever

Lemborexant Oral Tablet 5 mg, 10 mg

Lenalidomide Oral Capsule 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 25 mg

Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

Lenvatinib Oral Capsule 4 mg, 4 mg (30), 4 mg (60), 4 mg (90), 10 mg, 10 mg (30), 10 mg (60), 10 mg [30]/4 mg (30), 10 mg (30)/4 mg (60), 10 mg (60)/4 mg (30)

Leriche's Syndrome

Letermovir Injection 20 mg/mL, 240 mg / 12 mL

Letermovir Oral Tablet 240 mg, 480 mg

Letrozole Oral Tablet 2.5 mg

Letrozole/Ribociclib Oral Tablet Pack 2.5 mg (28) / 200 mg (21), 200 mg (42), 200 mg (63)

Letting It Go: Getting Past Negative Emotions

Leucovorin Injection 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg, 350 mg

Leucovorin Oral Tablet 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 25 mg

Leukemia

Leuprolide Acetate 1-month Prefilled Syringe 15 mg/1 mL

Leuprolide Acetate 1-month Prefilled Syringe 3.75 mg/1 mL

Leuprolide Acetate 1-Month Prefilled Syringe 7.5 mg/0.25 mL

Leuprolide Acetate 3-month Prefilled Syringe 11.25 mg/1.5 mL

Leuprolide Acetate 3-month Prefilled Syringe 22.5 mg/0.375 mL

Leuprolide Acetate 3-month Prefilled Syringe 22.5 mL/1.5 mL

Leuprolide Acetate 3-month Prefilled Syringe 30 mg/1.5 mL

Leuprolide Acetate 4-month Prefilled Syringe 30 mg/0.5 mL

Leuprolide Acetate 4-month Prefilled Syringe 30 mg/1.5 mL

Leuprolide Acetate 6-month Prefilled Syringe 45 mg/0.375 mL

Leuprolide Acetate 6-month Prefilled Syringe 45 mg/1.5 mL

Leuprolide Acetate Injectable Solution 5 mg/mL

Leuprolide Acetate Prefilled Syringe 7.5 mg/1 mL

Levalbuterol HFA Metered Dose Inhaler 45 mcg/inhalation (200 actuations)

Levalbuterol Inhalation Solution 0.31 mg (3 mL vials), 0.63 mg (3 mL vials), 1.25 mg (3 mL vials)

Levalbuterol Inhalation Solution 2.5 mg/mL (concentrated)

Levels of Evidence for Adult and Pediatric Cancer Treatment Studies (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Levels of Evidence for Cancer Genetics Studies (PDQ®): Genetics - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Levels of Evidence for Cancer Screening and Prevention Studies (PDQ®): Screening - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Levels of Evidence for Human Studies of Integrative, Alternative, and Complementary Therapies (PDQ®): Integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Levels of Evidence for Supportive and Palliative Care Studies (PDQ®): Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Levetiracetam Extended Release Oral Tablet 1000 mg, Extended Release Oral Tablet 1500 mg, XR 24 HR Extended Release Tablet 500 mg, XR 24 HR Extended Release Tablet 750 mg

Levetiracetam Injection 5 mg/mL (100 mL), 10 mg/mL (100 mL), 15 mg/mL (100 mL), 100 mg/mL (5 mL)

Levetiracetam Oral Solution 100 mg/mL

Levetiracetam Oral Tablet 250 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg, 1000 mg

Levetiracetam Tablet for Oral Suspension 250 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg, 1000 mg

Levobunolol Ophthalmic Solution 0.25%, 5%

Levocarnitine Injection 200 mg/mL (5 mL)

Levocarnitine Oral Solution 100 mg/mL

Levocarnitine Oral Tablet 330 mg, 500 mg

Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Oral Tablet 5 mg

Levocetirizine Oral Solution 2.5 mg/5 mL

Levodopa Inhalation Powder 42 mg

Levofloxacin Injection for IV 25 mg/mL (20 mL)

Levofloxacin Injection for IV 25 mg/mL (30 mL)

Levofloxacin Injection for IV 5 mg/mL (50 mL), (100 mL), (150 mL)

Levofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, 1.5%

Levofloxacin Oral Solution 25 mg/mL

Levofloxacin Oral Tablet 250 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg

Levoleucovorin Injection 10 mg/mL (17.5 mL), 10 mg/mL (25 mL), 50 mg, 175 mg, 300 mg

Levomilnacipran 24 HR Extended Release Oral Capsule 80 mg, Oral Capsule 20 mg, Capsule 40 mg, Capsule 120 mg

Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System 13.5 mg

Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System 52 mg (0.000813 mg/hr)

Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System 52 mg (0.000833 mg/hr)

Levorphanol Tartrate Oral Tablet 2 mg

Levothyroxine

Levothyroxine Oral Capsule 13 mcg, 25 mcg, 50 mcg, 75 mcg, 88 mcg, 100 mcg, 112 mcg, 125 mcg, 137 mcg, 150 mcg, 175 mcg, 200 mcg

Levothyroxine Oral Solution 13 mcg/mL, 20 mcg/mL, 25 mcg/mL, 37.5 mcg/mL, 44 mcg/mL, 50 mcg/mL, 62.5 mcg/mL, 75 mcg/mL, 88 mcg/mL, 100 mcg/mL, 112 mcg/mL, 125 mcg/mL, 137 mcg/mL, 150 mcg/mL, 175 mcg/mL

Levothyroxine Oral Tablet 25 mcg, 50 mcg, 75 mcg, 88 mcg, 100 mcg, 112 mcg, 125 mcg, 137 mcg, 150 mcg, 175 mcg, 200 mcg, 300 mcg, 500 mcg

Levothyroxine Sodium Injection 20 mcg/mL (5 mL), Injection 40 mcg/mL (5 mL), Injection 100 mcg/mL (5 mL), Powder for Injectable Solution 100 mcg, Powder for Injectable Solution 200 mcg

Lido King Medicated Patch 4%

Lidocaine HCl Injectable Solution 0.5% (5 mg/mL), 1% (10 mg/mL), 2% (20 mg/mL)

Lidocaine HCl Jet Injector 0.5 mg

Lidocaine HCl Ophthalmic Gel 3.5%

Lidocaine HCl Prefilled Syringe 1% (10 mg/mL (5 mL)), 2% (20 mg/mL (5 mL))

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Topical Gel 0.5%, 2.8%, 3%, 4%

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Topical Spray 2%

Lidocaine Injection 4 mg/mL (250 mL), 4 mg/mL (500 mL), 5 mg/mL (50 mL), 8 mg/mL (250 mL), 10 mg/mL (2 mL), 10 mg/mL (5 mL), 10 mg/mL (10 mL), 10 mg/mL (30 mL), 15 mg/mL (10 mL), 15 mg/mL (20 mL)

Lidocaine Medicated Patch 1.8%, Medicated Patch 5%, Transdermal Patch 4%

Lidocaine Medicated Patch 3.5%

Lidocaine Mucosal Topical Solution 2% (20 mg/mL)

Lidocaine Mucosal Topical Solution 4% (40 mg/mL)

Lidocaine Rectal Cream

Lidocaine Rectal Cream 5%

Lidocaine Topical Cream 4%, 5%

Lidocaine Topical Gel 2%

Lidocaine Topical Gel 5%

Lidocaine Topical Lotion 1%, 2.75%, 3%, 4%

Lidocaine Topical Ointment 5% (0.05 mg/mg)

Lidocaine-Prilocaine Topical Cream 2.5%-2.5%

Lidocaine/Tetracaine Medicated Patch 7%/7%

Lidocaine/Tetracaine Topical Cream 7%/7%

Lifitegrast Ophthalmic Solution 50 mg/mL

Light Therapy

Light to Heavy Vaginal Bleeding

Linaclotide Oral Capsule 72 mcg, 145 mcg, 290 mcg

Linagliptin Oral Tablet 5 mg

Linagliptin/Metformin 24 HR Extended Release Oral Tablet 2.5 mg / 1000 mg, 5 mg / 1000 mg

Linagliptin/Metformin Oral Tablet 2.5 mg / 500 mg, 850 mg, 1000 mg

Lincomycin Injectable Solution 300 mg/mL

Lindane Medicated Shampoo 1%

Linda's Story: Getting Active When You Have Prediabetes

Linda's Story: Quitting Smoking Lowers My Risk

Linezolid Injection for IV 2 mg/mL (100 mL), (300 mL)

Linezolid Oral Suspension 100 mg/5 mL

Linezolid Oral Tablet 400 mg, 600 mg

Linseed Oil Oral Capsule 1030 mg, 1000 mg, 1200 mg, 1300 mg

Liothyronine Oral Tablet 5 mcg, 25 mcg, 50 mcg

Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]

Lipase Blood Test

Lipoma

Liposuction

Lisdexamfetamine Chewable Tablet 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg

Lisdexamfetamine Oral Capsule 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg, 70 mg

Lisinopril Oral Solution 1 mg/mL

Lisinopril Oral Tablet 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg

Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide Oral Tablet 10 mg/12.5 mg, 20 mg/12.5 mg, 20 mg/25 mg

Listening to Your Kids

Listeriosis

Lithium Carbonate Extended Release Oral Tablet 300 mg, 450 mg

Lithium Carbonate Oral Capsule 150 mg, 300 mg, 600 mg

Lithium Carbonate Oral Tablet 300 mg

Lithium Citrate Oral Solution 300 mg/5 mL

Little Leaguer's Elbow (Medial Apophysitis)

Live Zoster (Shingles) Vaccine: What You Need to Know

Liver and Spleen Scan

Liver Function Panel

Liver Function Tests

Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer Prevention : Prevention - Patient Information [NCI]

Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer Screening: Screening - Patient Information [NCI]

Liver Resection

Living Organ Donation

Living Will

Living With an Ostomy

Living With More Than One Health Problem

Lixisenatide Pen Injector 0.05 mg/mL (3 mL), 1 mg/mL (3 mL), 15 mg/3 mL (1) and 0.3 mg/3 mL (1) (Pack)

Local Anesthesia

Local Anesthesia for Childbirth

Lodoxamide Ophthalmic Solution 0.1%

Lofexidine Oral Tablet 0.18 mg

Log Roll Method for Safe Movement

Lomitapide Oral Capsule 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg

Lomustine Oral Capsule 5 mg, 10 mg, 40 mg, 100 mg

Loneliness and Your Health

Long COVID

Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic Medicines

Long-Term Care Choices

Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes

Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) for Genital Warts

Loperamide Caplets 2 mg

Loperamide Chewable Tablet 2 mg

Loperamide HCl/Simethicone Chewable Tablet 2 mg/125 mg

Loperamide Hydrochloride/Simethicone Oral Tablet 2 mg/125 mg

Loperamide Oral Capsule 2 mg

Loperamide Oral Solution 1 mg/5 mL

Loperamide Oral Suspension 2 mg/15 mL

Lopinavir/Ritonavir Oral Solution 400 mg/100 mg per 5 mL

Lopinavir/Ritonavir Oral Tablet 100 mg/25 mg, 200 mg/50 mg

Loralie's Story: It's Never Too Late

Loratadine Chewable Tablet 5 mg, 10 mg

Loratadine Disintegrating Oral Tablet 5 mg, 10 mg

Loratadine Oral Capsule 10 mg

Loratadine Oral Solution 5 mg/5 mL

Loratadine Oral Tablet 10 mg

Loratadine/Pseudoephedrine 12 HR Extended Release Oral Tablet 5 mg/120 mg

Loratadine/Pseudoephedrine 24 HR Extended Release Oral Tablet 10 mg/240 mg

Lorazepam Injectable Solution 2 mg/mL, 4 mg/mL

Lorazepam Injection 2 mg/mL (1 mL), 4 mg/mL (1 mL)

Lorazepam Oral Concentrate 2 mg/mL

Lorazepam Oral Tablet 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg

Lorcet Oral Tablet 7.5 mg/325 mg

Lorlatinib Oral Tablet 25 mg, 100 mg

Lorna's Story: There's No Fast Cure

Losartan Oral Tablet 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg

Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Oral Tablet 50/12.5 mg, 100/12.5 mg, 100/25 mg

Loteprednol Ophthalmic Gel 0.38%, 5%

Loteprednol Ophthalmic Ointment 0.5%

Loteprednol Ophthalmic Suspension 0.2%

Loteprednol Ophthalmic Suspension 0.25%

Loteprednol Ophthalmic Suspension 0.5%

Loteprednol Ophthalmic Suspension 1%

Loteprednol/Tobramycin Ophthalmic Suspension 0.5% / 0.3%

Lovastatin 24 HR Extended Release Oral Tablet 20 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg

Lovastatin Oral Tablet 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg

Low Amniotic Fluid

Low Back Pain

Low Back Pain: Easing Back Into Your Daily Activities

Low Back Pain: Exercises to Reduce Pain

Low Back Pain: Should I Have an MRI?

Low Back Pain: Should I Have Spinal Manipulation?

Low Back Pain: Should I Try Epidural Steroid Shots?

Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)

Low Blood Sugar Level Record

Low Bone Density

Low Testosterone

Lowering Your Health Care Costs

Low-Lying Placenta Versus Placenta Previa

Low-Potassium Foods

Low-Salt Diets: Eating Out

Low-Vision Accommodations in Your Home

Loxapine Oral Capsule 5 mg, 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg

LSD

Lubiprostone Oral Capsule 8 mcg, 24 mcg

Luliconazole Topical Cream 1%

Lumateperone Oral Capsule 10.5 mg, 21 mg, 42 mg

Lumbar Herniated Disc

Lumbar Herniated Disc: Should I Have Surgery?

Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Arthrodesis)

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery?

Lumbar Spondylosis

Lung Biopsy

Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer and Other Lung Problems From Smoking

Lung Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Lung Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Patient Information [NCI]

Lung Cancer Screening: Low-Dose Spiral CT Scan

Lung Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Lung Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Patient Information [NCI]

Lung Cancer: Should I Have Screening?

Lung Function in COPD

Lung Function Tests

Lung Problems: Learning to Breathe Easier

Lung Scan

Lung Surgery for Lung Cancer

Lung Transplant for Cystic Fibrosis

Lungs and Airways

Lupus and Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome

Lupus and Pregnancy

Lupus: Criteria for Diagnosis

Lupus: Healthy Eating

Lurasidone Oral Tablet 20 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg, 120 mg

Lusutrombopag Oral Tablet 3 mg

Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Test

Lyme Disease

Lyme Disease Test

Lymph Node Biopsy

Lymph Node Removal (Lymphadenectomy) for Melanoma

Lymph Node Removal Surgery (Lymphadenectomy) for Endometrial Cancer

Lymphedema

Lymphedema: Managing Lymphedema

Lymphedema (PDQ®): Supportive care - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Lymphedema (PDQ®): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI]

Lymphocyte Immune Globulin, Anti-thymocyte Globulin, Equine Injection 50 mg/mL (5 mL)

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