Protein, Total and Albumin

Test Code

7577

CPT Code(s)

82040, 84155

Test Code

7577

CPT Code(s)

82040, 84155

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Clinical Significance

Protein, Total and Albumin - The major proteins seen in the serum are albumin and globulin-the latter being primarily alpha 1 and alpha 2 globulin, beta globulin and gamma globulin. Albumin accounts for more than 50% of the total serum proteins. The albumin to globulin (A/G) ratio has been used as an index of disease state, however, it is not a specific marker for disease because it does not indicate which specific proteins are altered. The normal A/G ratio is 0.8-2.0. The A/G ratio can be decreased in response to a low albumin or to elevated globulins. Total globulins may be increased in some chronic inflammatory ...

Test Resources

Test Guide

Chemistry Analytes: Clinical Utility and Test Interpretation

Test Details

Includes

Protein, Total
Albumin
Globulin (calculated)
Albumin/Globulin Ratio (calculated)

Methodology

See individual tests for specific methods

Reference Range(s)

Protein, Total	Male (g/dL)	Female (g/dL)
<1 Month	4.1-6.3	4.2-6.2
1-5 Months	4.7-6.7	4.4-6.6
6-11 Months	5.5-7.0	5.6-7.9
1-19 Years	6.3-8.2	6.3-8.2
≥20 Years	6.1-8.1	6.1-8.1
Albumin	3.6-5.1	3.6-5.1

Globulin	Male g/dL (calc)	Female g/dL (calc)
<6 Months	1.3-2.4	1.3-2.1
6-11 Months	1.7-3.0	1.2-2.4
1-19 Years	2.1-3.5	2.0-3.8
≥20 Years	1.9-3.7	1.9-3.7

Albumin/Globulin Ratio

1.0-2.5 (calc)

Alternative Name(s)

Globulin

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Includes

Protein, Total
Albumin
Globulin (calculated)
Albumin/Globulin Ratio (calculated)

Methodology

See individual tests for specific methods

Reference Range(s)

Protein, Total	Male (g/dL)	Female (g/dL)
<1 Month	4.1-6.3	4.2-6.2
1-5 Months	4.7-6.7	4.4-6.6
6-11 Months	5.5-7.0	5.6-7.9
1-19 Years	6.3-8.2	6.3-8.2
≥20 Years	6.1-8.1	6.1-8.1
Albumin	3.6-5.1	3.6-5.1

Globulin	Male g/dL (calc)	Female g/dL (calc)
<6 Months	1.3-2.4	1.3-2.1
6-11 Months	1.7-3.0	1.2-2.4
1-19 Years	2.1-3.5	2.0-3.8
≥20 Years	1.9-3.7	1.9-3.7

Albumin/Globulin Ratio

1.0-2.5 (calc)

Alternative Name(s)

Globulin

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria

See individual tests

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria

See individual tests

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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