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Protein, Total, Serum Test

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This test is used to evaluate nutritional status, investigate edema and as part of an investigation into various liver, kidney and gastrointestinal diseases. Very low total protein (<4 g/dL) and low albumin cause edema (eg, the nephrotic syndromes).

Causes of high total protein: dehydration; some cases of chronic liver disease, including chronic active hepatitis and cirrhosis; neoplasms, especially myeloma; macroglobulinemia of Waldenström; tropical diseases (eg, kala-azar, leprosy, and others); granulomatous diseases, such as sarcoidosis; diseases in which total protein is sometimes high include collagen disease (eg, lupus erythematosus (SLE), and other instances of chronic infection/inflammation).

Causes of low total protein: pregnancy; intravenous fluids; cirrhosis or other liver disease, including chronic alcoholism; prolonged immobilization; heart failure; nephrotic syndromes; glomerulonephritis; neoplasia; protein losing enteropathies; Crohn disease and chronic ulcerative colitis; starvation, malabsorption or malnutrition; hyperthyroidism; burns; severe skin disease; and other chronic diseases.

A significant deviation from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.

Private MD Lab Services offers the following test for protein, total, serum:

HSA/FSA accepted HSA/FSA accepted
Protein, Total, Serum
  • Reveal protein imbalances affecting your energy
  • Diagnose nutritional issues impacting your health
  • Clarify the cause of unexplained symptoms
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Protein, Total, Serum

****Protein, total, serum is included in the Comprehensive Metabolic Profile (CMP) and in the Liver Function Profile.***

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