Total Protein
- Sample Type
- Standard
- Fasting
- No
- Unit
- g/dL
Serum Total Protein measures the combined amount of albumin and globulins. It is a vital marker of nutritional status and is used to screen for liver disease, kidney disease (nephrotic syndrome), and plasma cell dyscrasias like Multiple Myeloma. It is the 'denominator' used to calculate the A/G Ratio, which helps narrow down the cause of protein imbalances.
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Why Context Matters
Total protein can be affected by posture (increases when standing) and prolonged tourniquet use during blood draw (hemoconcentration). Also, high levels may require follow-up with Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP) to check for monoclonal spikes.
Lab ranges are statistical averages, not biological laws. "Normal" for a 20-year-old male isn't normal for a 60-year-old female.
Clinical References
Source-of-truth databases and clinical guidelines for Total Protein:
Official Sources
Research & Guidelines
- PubMed: Total Protein Clinical GuidelinesNCBI / PubMed
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