The unit of measure is milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Congratulations on
your test results. Your results fall within the normal reference range.
There are many different circulating proteins in your blood. The most important
are Albumins and Globulins. Albumins are made exclusively in the liver, while
globulins are produced in many sites throughout the body. Albumin is a protein
and is a carrier of many small molecules. Albumin's main purpose is to keep
fluid from leaking out of blood vessels.
Globulin proteins include enzymes, antibodies, and more than 500 other
proteins. Globulins have many diverse functions such as, the carrier of some
hormones, lipids, metals, and antibodies (IgA, IgG, IgM, and IgE). The ratio of
albumin to globulin (A/G ratio) is calculated from values obtained by direct
measurement of total protein and albumin. The A/G Ratio is a calculated ratio of
albumins to globulins. Normally, there is a little more albumin than globulins
giving a normal A/G ratio of slightly over 1.
