what could an a/g ratio test diagnose?

help diagnose kidney disease, liver disease, and many other conditions

what could low levels mean?

Liver dysfunction underproduction of immunoglobulins as may be seen in some genetic deficiencies and in some leukemias

what could high levels mean?

Hypogammaglobulinemia (low globulin) Hypothyroidism

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a/g ratio

Question	Answer
what could an a/g ratio test diagnose?	help diagnose kidney disease, liver disease, and many other conditions
what type of test is an a/g ratio test?	a blood test
what is the optimal range for an a/g test?	1.7-2.2
what is its abbreviation?	A/G
what could low levels mean?	Liver dysfunction underproduction of immunoglobulins as may be seen in some genetic deficiencies and in some leukemias
what could high levels mean?	Hypogammaglobulinemia (low globulin) Hypothyroidism