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Biomarkers · Chemical

Globulin

Globulins are a group of proteins in your blood. Some globulins are made by your liver.

Globulin Test, MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine

Also listed as
Globulin, Total
Primary unit
g/dL
LOINC codes
10834-0, 2336-6
Tests that measure Globulin
Labcorp 18, Quest Diagnostics 18

Tests

Check the catalog code, specimen, method and preparation for every test that measures Globulin. Select up to five tests to compare them side by side.

Labcorp 18 tests

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Protein Electrophoresis With Interpretation, Serum 225920

    8 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 3 - 4 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Electrophoresis on agarose media
    Reference notes
    See Protein Electrophoresis, Serum [001487] in Related Information for reference range information.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Protein Electrophoresis With Interpretation, Serum With Reflex to IFE, Serum 123026

    8 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 4 - 5 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Electrophoresis followed by immunodiffusion against monospecific antisera to immunoglobulin and individual heavy and light chains (IFE); protein electrophoresis on agarose media; turbidimetric quantitation of IgA, IgG, IgM
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Protein Electrophoresis With Interpretation, Serum With Reflex to IFE, Serum, and Free κ and λ Light Chains, Serum 123055

    8 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 3 - 5 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    PE: electrophoresis on agarose media; IFE: electrophoresis followed by immunodiffusion against monospecific antisera to immunoglobulin and individual heavy and light chains; Immunoglobulins: turbidimetric quantitation; FLC: turbidimetric quantitation
    Preparation
    Overnight fasting is preferred, but not required.
    Collection
    Sample should be allowed to clot and the serum separated as soon as possible to prevent hemolysis.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Protein Electrophoresis, Serum 001487

    8 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 3 - 4 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Electrophoresis on agarose media
    Reference notes
    See tables. Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPE) Test | Age | Reference Interval Albumin | 0 to 30 d | Not established >30 d | 2.9−4.4 g/dL α1-Globulin | 0 to 30 d | Not established >30 d | 0.0−0.4 g/dL α2-Globulin | 0 to 30 d | Not established >30 d | 0.4−1.0 g/dL β-Globulin | 0 to 30 d | Not established 1 to 6 m | 0.5−1.3 g/dL >6 m | 0.7−1.3 g/dL γ-Globulin | 0 to 30 d | Not established 1 to 6 m | 0.3−1.6 g/dL 7 m to 5 y | 0.4−1.3 g/dL 6 to 17 y | 0.6−1.5 g/dL >17 y | 0.4−1.8 g/dL Total Protein | 0 to 6 m | 4.6−7.2 g/dL 7 m to 1 y | 5.7−8.2 g/dL >1 y | 6.0−8.5 g/dL Globulin | 0 to 30 d | Not established >30 d | 2.2−3.9 g/dL A:G Ratio | 0 to 30 d | Not established >30 d | 0.7−1.7 g/dL Serum Protein Electrophoresis Interpretation Pattern Description | Electrophoretic Zones Total Protein (g/dL) Albumin (g/dL) α1 (g/dL) α2 (g/dL) β (g/dL) γ (g/dL) N = normal level + = elevated – = decreased N+ = normal to elevated N– = normal to decreased –N+ = decreased to normal to elevated Normal | N | N | N | N | N | N Hemolysis | | | | α2/β bridging Protein-losing syndromes – <4.5 − | N+ | N+ | N– | –N+ Nephrotic syndrome | − | − | N +++ Dramatic N | N– Hypogammaglobulinemia | N– | N | N | N | N | − Diffuse hepatocellular degeneration | N– | − | − | − | − | N+ Polyclonal gammopathy | N+ | N– | N | N | N | + Chronic inflammatory response | N+ | N– | N+ | + | N | + Acute inflammatory response | N | N– | N+ | + | N | N– Hepatic cirrhosis | –N+ | − | N | N– | β/γ bridging Monoclonal gammopathy (γ) | N+ | N– | N | N | N | (M-spike) Monoclonal gammopathy (β) | N+ | N– | N | N | (M-spike) | N– Biclonal gammopathy (γ, β, or both) | N+ | N– | N | N | (M-spike) | (M-spike) Oligoclonal bands | N | N– | N+ | N+ | N | Oligo banding Bisalbuminemia | | Split peak Hypoalbuminemia | N– | − | N | N | N | N
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Protein Electrophoresis, Serum With Reflex to IFE, Serum 123100

    8 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 3 - 5 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Electrophoresis followed by immunodiffusion against monospecific antisera to immunoglobulin and individual heavy and light chains (IFE); protein electrophoresis on agarose media; turbidimetric quantitation of IgA, IgG, IgM
    Labcorp catalog page

Quest Diagnostics 18 tests

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Protein, Total and Albumin 7577

    4 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 3 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    See individual tests for specific methods
    Reference notes
    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)
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Protein, Total and Albumin, Plasma 90843

    4 analytes · Plasma · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    See individual tests
    Collection
    Separate plasma from cells promptly Note: For serum Protein, Total and Albumin panel, please see test code 7577
    Reference notes
    See Laboratory Report
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Hepatic Function Panel 10256

    10 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 3 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    See individual tests
    Collection
    Administration of STRENSIQ may interfere in certain assays and may falsely elevate values. For patients receiving STRENSIQ, consideration should be given to using alternate methods.
    Reference notes
    See Laboratory Report
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Hepatic Function Panel, Plasma 90842

    10 analytes · Plasma · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    See individual tests
    Collection
    Separate plasma from cells promptly Note: For serum Hepatic Function Panel, please see test code 10256
    Reference notes
    See Laboratory Report
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Hepatic Function Panel with FIB-4 Index with Reflex to ELF Score 12735

    12 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Electronic Cell Sizing/Counting/Cytometry/Microscopy • Spectrophotometry (SP)
    Reference notes
    See Laboratory Report
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

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