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    Albumin - Globulin Ratio

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    This document provides information about albumin/globulin ratio testing. It defines the albumin/globulin ratio as a test that compares the concentrations of albumin and globulin in the blood. Albumin and globulin are proteins found in the serum or liquid part of blood. The ratio is useful for detecting liver or kidney disease. Normal albumin/globulin ratios range from 1.1 to 2.5, with high or low levels potentially indicating various health conditions. Causes of abnormal albumin and globulin levels are also outlined.

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    This document provides information about albumin/globulin ratio testing. It defines the albumin/globulin ratio as a test that compares the concentrations of albumin and globulin in the blood. Albumin and globulin are proteins found in the serum or liquid part of blood. The ratio is useful for detecting liver or kidney disease. Normal albumin/globulin ratios range from 1.1 to 2.5, with high or low levels potentially indicating various health conditions. Causes of abnormal albumin and globulin levels are also outlined.

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    This document provides information about albumin/globulin ratio testing. It defines the albumin/globulin ratio as a test that compares the concentrations of albumin and globulin in the blood. Albumin and globulin are proteins found in the serum or liquid part of blood. The ratio is useful for detecting liver or kidney disease. Normal albumin/globulin ratios range from 1.1 to 2.5, with high or low levels potentially indicating various health conditions. Causes of abnormal albumin and globulin levels are also outlined.

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    Name Abualqasim karam abualqasim

    Id 221101164
    Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
    Program Technology medical laboratories
    Course code MLT311

    Under the supervision of Dr Adel A. Elazab Elged

    Assignment
    Albumin/globulin ratio
    Define albumin/globulin ratio

    The albumin/globulin ratio (A/G ratio for short) is a test that compares
    the concentrations of albumin and globulin in the blood
    This test is useful when your healthcare provider suspects you have
    .liver or kidney disease
    Albumin and globulin are proteins that are naturally found in the
    serum, the lIquid part of your blood that doesn’t includeincludee blood
    cells or clotting components
    Overview of Serum Proteins
    .Albumin is the most common protein found In the bloodstream
    Its main function is to maintain osmotic pressure, the mechanism that
    prevents fluids from leaking out of the blood vessels and into
    surrounding tissues
    Albumin binds many analytes for transport In blood, including
    unconjugated bilirubin, steroids, ions such as calcium and magnesium,
    .fatty acids, and drugs
    Globulins are a class of proteins found In the blood whichh come in
    several forms. Alpha and beta globulins act as transporters and can
    inhibit some enzymes. Gamma globulins, the Immunoglobulins, act as
    antibodies. They bind to pathogens like viruses and play a vital role In
    the immune system
    Both albumin and globulin are primarily made In the liver, although
    .some types of globulin are created by whIte blood cells
    A/G Ratio = Albumin in g/dL / (Total Protein in g/dL – Albumin in g/dL)

    Normal Values in serum

     Total Protein : 6.7 to 8.6 g/dL


     Albumin : 3.5 to 5.5 g/dL
     Globulin : 2.0 to 3.5 g/dL
     Albumin/Globulin (A/G) Ratio: 1.1 to 2.5
    high ratio is usually clinically insignificant
    If you’re albumin levels were low, it might be caused by:
    • Liver disease, including cirrhosis
    • Kidney disease
    • Malnutrition
    • Thyroid disease
    If your albumin levels were high, It might be caused by:
    • Severe dehydration
    • Diarrhoea
    If your Globulin levels were low, It might be caused by:
    • Liver disease
    • Kidney disease
    If your Globulin levels are high, It might be caused by:
    • Multiple myeloma, Hodgkin's disease, and leukemia are a
    few examples of blood malignancies.
    • Haemolytic anaemia
    • A condition that Is autoimmune in nature, such as lupus or
    rheumatoid arthritis
    • Tuberculosis
    Thank you

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