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My a/g ratio is low-.85 but my albumin and globulin are normal (4.5 and globulin 3.1). im confused and scared. is this bad?

Q: my a/g ratio is low-.85 but my albumin and globulin are normal (4.5 and globulin 3.1). im confused and scared. is this bad?

: Don't worry about the ratio. The normal numbers are what is important.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Don't worry about the ratio. The normal numbers are what is important.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/17/2023

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Your A/G ratio is 4.5/3.1 equal 1.45 (not 0.85), which is normal so you have nothing to worry. Take care.

Dr Handsfield agreed

Answered 6/17/2023

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A member asked:

My a/g ratio is low-.85 but my albumin and globulin are normal (4.5 and globulin 3.1). im confused and scared. is this bad?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Handsfield agreed

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