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ALBUMIN/GLOBULIN RATIO
MessageChemistry
Test Code
LAB5210413
Alias/See Also
Albumin/Globulin Ratio
CPT Codes
82040
Includes
Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin and Albumin/Globulin Ratio
Preferred Specimen
Light green top tube (lithium heparin plasma)
Minimum Volume
Whole blood: 600 uL (one full light-green-top microtainer or two full red-top microtainers).
Serum/plasma: 300 uL plasma.
Serum/plasma: 300 uL plasma.
Other Acceptable Specimens
Gold top (serum separator tube) or Red Top
Instructions
Includes: Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin,
Albumin/Globulin Ratio
LAB: serum acceptable
Albumin/Globulin Ratio
LAB: serum acceptable
Specimen Stability
Ambient: ≤ 4 days
Refrigerated ≤ 3 days
Frozen ≤6 months
Refrigerated ≤ 3 days
Frozen ≤6 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed, contanminated, not enough volume
FDA Status
Approved
Setup Schedule
Everyday
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
1.2 - 2.0 (ratio)
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine
