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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Epic Test Code N/A Albumin/Globulin Ratio

Performing Location(s)

BMC,CRH,LFH,HRK,OCH,FTT,FOX,FCC

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Preferred Container

Gold top tube

Alternate Container

Green or Red top tube

Minumum Volume to Submit for Testing

0.5 mL serum/plasma

  • Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.  

Storage Requirements

Sample tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection followed by transfer of the serum (red or gold top) or plasma (green top) to a labeled plastic, aliquot tube.

Transportation Needs

Deliver specimen to the laboratory within 1 hour of collection.

Includes

Calculated Albumin/Globulin Ratio

Additional Information

A Total Protein (CPT: 84155) and an Albumin (CPT: 82040) will be performed and billed.  There is no charge for the AGR calculation. This test CANNOT be ordered as a single test.

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen.

Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes

Serum >3 days refrigerated

Plasma > 24 hours room temp

NaF, Oxalate

Reference Range

 

Reference Range
Population Units Reference Range
All Populations (none) 1.1 - 2.1

Days of Analysis

All

Available STAT

Yes

Methodology

Calculated from Total Protein and Albumin

CPT Code

Total Protein: 84155  Albumin: 82040

Last Updated

3-Apr-19