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UCUM Queries
Convert and validate clinical units with AI. Example queries for UCUM unit conversion, validation, and unit search using MCP tools.
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Search Queries
Search for units of measure by name or category. Returns matching UCUM codes with their full names and print symbols.
“Search for temperature units in UCUM”
Search for temperature units in UCUM
Tool: ucum_search
| UCUM Code | Name | Print Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| Cel | degree Celsius | °C |
| [degF] | degree Fahrenheit | °F |
| K | Kelvin | K |
“Find UCUM codes for concentration units”
Find UCUM codes for concentration units
Tool: ucum_search
| UCUM Code | Name | Print Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| mg/dL | milligram per deciliter | mg/dL |
| mmol/L | millimole per liter | mmol/L |
| g/L | gram per liter | g/L |
| mEq/L | milliequivalent per liter | mEq/L |
Validation Queries
Check whether a unit expression is valid UCUM syntax. Returns the canonical form and full name if valid, or an error with the correct expression if invalid.
“Is mg/dL a valid UCUM unit?”
Is mg/dL a valid UCUM unit?
Tool: ucum_validate
Expression: mg/dL
Valid: Yes
Full name: milligram per deciliter
“Validate the UCUM expression mmol/L”
Validate the UCUM expression mmol/L
Tool: ucum_validate
Expression: mmol/L
Valid: Yes
Full name: millimole per liter
“Is beats/min a valid UCUM expression?”
Is beats/min a valid UCUM expression?
Tool: ucum_validate
Expression: beats/min
Valid: No
Reason: "beats" is not a recognized UCUM unit
Suggestion: Use /min (per minute) or {beats}/min
Curly braces denote annotation text in UCUM
Conversion Queries
Convert a value from one unit to another. Returns the converted value with both source and target UCUM codes. Some conversions require a molecular weight factor.
“Convert 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit to Celsius”
Convert 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit to Celsius
Tool: ucum_convert
Input: 98.6 [degF]
Output: 37.0 Cel
“Convert 140 mg/dL glucose to mmol/L”
Convert 140 mg/dL glucose to mmol/L
Tool: ucum_convert
Input: 140 mg/dL
Output: 7.77 mmol/L
Factor: Glucose molecular weight 180.156 g/mol
“Convert 70 kg to pounds”
Convert 70 kg to pounds
Tool: ucum_convert
Input: 70 kg
Output: 154.32 [lb_av]
“Convert 5 feet 10 inches to centimeters”
Convert 5 feet 10 inches to centimeters
Tool: ucum_convert
Input: 70 [in_i]
Output: 177.8 cm
Note: 5 feet 10 inches = 70 inches