Definition: Albumin-Globulin Ratio (A/G Ratio)

The albumin-globulin ratio, or A/G ratio for short, is a blood value that indicates the ratio of albumin to globulins in the blood. Albumin and globulins are both proteins that perform important functions in the body. Among other things, albumin helps to keep fluid in the blood vessels and to transport substances such as hormones and vitamins. Globulins are involved in the immune defense and help to fight infections.