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
Blood Tube Draw Volume
Min 50% draw volume
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