Test Name

Albumin/Globulin
Ratio

Test Code

211

Unit

Ratio

Station

Chemistry

Synonym Name/Abbreviation

A:G Ratio

Performing Facility

American Medical Labs, Herzliya
Pituah

Analyzer

Roche cobas 6000

Test Method

Calculation

AML Preferred Tube

5 mL SST gel

Storage Instructions

Refrigerated.

Separate serum from cells within 45
minutes.

Min. Volume

1 mL

Comments

Test includes Total protein, albumin, A:G
ratio

Turn-Around-Time

One day

Intended Use

The A:G ratio is a calculation derived from total protein and
albumin measurements. Low ratios found in cirrhosis and other liver
diseases, glomerulonephritis and nephrotic syndrome, myeloma, severe
infections, chronic inflamatory states.

Limitations

The test is not specific and not useful when used alone. It
has principally historic interest. Electrophoresis provides more
information.

Patient Preparation

No patient preparation
needed

Reasons for Rejection

Gross hemolysis and
lipemia

Adult Reference Ranges

Male and Female: 1.0 to
2.0.