Test Name

Globulin

Test Code

210

Unit

g/dL

Station

Chemistry

Synonym Name/Abbreviation

Glob

Performing Facility

American Medical Labs, Herzliya
Pituah

Analyzer

 Roche cobas 6000

Test Method

Calculation derived from test performed on Roche cobas 6000

AML Preferred Tube

5 mL SST gel

Storage Instructions

Refrigerated. Separate serum from cells within 45
minutes.

Min. Volume

1 mL

Comments

Globulin is a serum protein. Others are albumin and
fibrinogen. The term globulin encompasses a heterogeneous group of
proteins with typical high molecular weight, and both solubility and
electrophoretic migration rates lower than for albumin. Protein
electrophoresis is used to categorize globulins into different
categories.

Turn-Around-Time

One day

Intended Use

Clinical interpretation is greatly enhanced by the fractions
composing total protein when fractionation is clinically indicated (serum
electrophoresis, Immunoglobulins quantitation,
immunofixation)

Limitations

Component of Total Protein profile, together with
Albumin

Patient Preparation

No patient preparation
needed

Reasons for Rejection

Gross hemolysis and lipemia

Adult Reference Ranges

Male and Female: 2.00 to 3.30
g/dL