What's this test for?

This test is ideal if you're experiencing unexplained fatigue, persistent low energy, or unexplained weight loss. It helps evaluate your overall nutritional status and can identify potential problems with your liver, kidneys, or digestive system that might be affecting your protein levels. Many people use this test when they suspect their tiredness or health issues might be related to how their body is processing or retaining protein.

What happens after I get my results?

You'll receive detailed doctor notes in simple language explaining what your total protein levels mean for your energy, nutrition, and overall health. These notes include personalized recommendations like dietary adjustments, hydration tips, or whether you should monitor specific organs like your liver or kidneys more closely. You'll also get the standard lab report and can track your protein levels over time using our trends feature to see if your interventions are helping.

What's included in this test?

This panel measures Total Protein. This test measures your total protein levels, which reflects the combined amount of albumin and globulin proteins in your blood. These proteins are essential for maintaining fluid balance, transporting nutrients, supporting immune function, and building muscle tissue. Abnormal levels can indicate nutritional deficiencies, liver or kidney disease, chronic inflammation, or conditions where your body is losing protein through digestion or urination.

Who should consider getting this test?

This test is valuable for anyone experiencing unexplained fatigue, swelling in legs or abdomen, muscle weakness, or signs of malnutrition. It's also important for people with liver disease, kidney problems, digestive disorders, or those recovering from surgery or illness. If you have chronic inflammation or an autoimmune condition, this test helps monitor your protein status over time.

What symptoms indicate I may need this test?

You might need this test if you're dealing with constant tiredness that doesn't improve with rest, unexplained weight loss, or muscle wasting. Other signs include swelling in your legs or abdomen, recurring infections, poor wound healing, or digestive issues like chronic diarrhea. These symptoms can indicate that your body isn't making or retaining enough protein.

How can I naturally support healthy protein levels?

Eating a balanced diet with adequate high-quality protein from sources like lean meats, fish, eggs, dairy, legumes, and nuts is essential. Staying well-hydrated helps your kidneys function properly and maintain protein balance. Managing any underlying digestive issues, reducing excessive alcohol consumption, and ensuring you get enough calories to prevent muscle breakdown all support healthy protein levels.

What is total protein and why does it matter?

Total protein measures the combined amount of all proteins in your blood, mainly albumin and globulins. These proteins do crucial jobs like carrying nutrients and hormones throughout your body, helping your blood clot, fighting infections, and keeping fluid from leaking out of blood vessels into tissues. When protein levels are off, it can affect your energy, immunity, fluid balance, and overall health.

What does high total protein mean?

High total protein can occur with dehydration, chronic inflammation, or certain conditions where your immune system produces excessive antibodies. It may also indicate liver inflammation, autoimmune diseases, or rarely, blood disorders. While often not serious, consistently high levels should be evaluated along with other tests to identify the underlying cause.

What does low total protein mean?

Low total protein may indicate malnutrition, digestive problems that prevent protein absorption, liver disease that reduces protein production, or kidney disease that allows protein to leak into urine. It can also occur with severe burns, chronic bleeding, or conditions causing protein loss. Low levels often explain symptoms like fatigue, swelling, and poor immunity.

How often should I retest my total protein levels?

If you're being monitored for liver or kidney disease, your doctor may retest every few months to track your condition. For nutritional assessment or general wellness, annual testing is usually sufficient if results are normal. If your initial results are abnormal or you're making dietary changes to improve protein levels, retesting in 2-3 months can help track your progress.

Getting your blood test with us is easy, private & backed by the power of science.Long story short: In the test options, use the filters or search box to narrow your choices and find the test you want. If you need a hand navigating through options, text our super friendly support team at 754-799-7833, and we'll provide tailored suggestions to help you find the ideal test. Once your order is placed, we’ll create your doctor’s lab order remotely, without any need for you to make a trip to a doctor in person or to talk to the doctor. Expect to receive your doctor’s lab order right in your inbox. It will also be in your patient portal if you need to find it later. We’ll also include instructions regarding fasting and other requirements for your test. Your patient portal will be auto-created hassle-free during checkout. If this is your first time ordering, you'll be prompted to create a password for instant login access to your patient portal. It's a quick way to conveniently access your orders and results whenever you want. When you’re ready, visit one of our 4,000 locations. Just bring your ID – no printing or faxing of your lab order is needed, as your order and details will already be in the lab system. Note that most lab locations don’t accept walk-ins, so it’s best to book an appointment in advance. Don’t worry – we’ll provide detailed instructions along the way. You’ll get your results via email & SMS and dive into understanding your body better. Yup, that easy! If you have any questions, please text us at 754-799-7833 or email support@privatemdlabs.com and we'll gladly help you.

How do I know which test to get?

In the test options, find the test you want. If you’re not sure which test to get, we can lend a hand in finding the right option. Just text or call us at 754-799-7833, email us at support@privatemdlabs.com, and we'll gladly help you. We've got your back and reply quickly.

When will my lab results be available?

Most test results will be available within 1–3 business days. Once they're ready, we'll send an email and text message to let you know. After your blood draw, just hang tight and don't worry – we'll keep you updated and in the loop! If you have any further questions, please text us at 754-799-7833 or email support@privatemdlabs.com, and we'll gladly help you.

Is it possible to make changes to my lab order if I made a mistake with the name, date of birth, or any other details?

Absolutely! We totally understand that errors can happen. No worries, we're here to help you. Just reach out to us via text at 754-799-7833 or shoot us an email at support@privatemdlabs.com. Remember to include your order number and let us know the correct information you’d like to update. Our awesome team will jump right in and make sure everything is sorted out and accurate for you. There are no changes necessary if your address is wrong on the requisition though. We don’t mail anything out. Our lab requires an address to be listed to generate an order.

Do you accept health insurance?

Only HSA & FSA is accepted. Our services are strictly self-pay and cannot be submitted to your health insurance provider except for Health Savings Accounts or Flexible Savings Accounts. This policy applies to all insurance companies, including federal health insurance programs like Medicare. If you have any questions, please text us at 754-799-7833 or email support@privatemdlabs.com.

Can I cancel my order?

Yes. We get it – sometimes your needs change. As long as your samples haven’t been collected yet, we’re happy to help you cancel your order. If you have any further questions, please text us at 754-799-7833 or email support@privatemdlabs.com. You can read more about our cancellation policy here.

How can I find a lab location near me?

During the ordering process, you’ll be able to select a specific lab near you, with no strings attached! You can switch it up later easily and visit any of our authorized locations as long as it’s the same lab company you selected your test for (Quest Diagnostics or Labcorp). Before you proceed with your order, feel free to browse through all our lab locations here. This will give you the peace of mind of knowing that there's a lab nearby your home, office or your favorite gym. If you have any questions, please text us at 754-799-7833 or email support@privatemdlabs.com and we'll gladly help you.

Protein Test - Fatigue & Energy Level Check

Getting your blood test with us is easy, private & backed by the power of science.

Long story short:

In the test options, use the filters or search box to narrow your choices and find the test you want.
If you need a hand navigating through options, text our super friendly support team at 754-799-7833, and we'll provide tailored suggestions to help you find the ideal test.
Once your order is placed, we’ll create your doctor’s lab order remotely, without any need for you to make a trip to a doctor in person or to talk to the doctor. Expect to receive your doctor’s lab order right in your inbox. It will also be in your patient portal if you need to find it later. We’ll also include instructions regarding fasting and other requirements for your test. Your patient portal will be auto-created hassle-free during checkout.
If this is your first time ordering, you'll be prompted to create a password for instant login access to your patient portal. It's a quick way to conveniently access your orders and results whenever you want.
When you’re ready, visit one of our 4,000 locations. Just bring your ID – no printing or faxing of your lab order is needed, as your order and details will already be in the lab system.
Note that most lab locations don’t accept walk-ins, so it’s best to book an appointment in advance. Don’t worry – we’ll provide detailed instructions along the way.
You’ll get your results via email & SMS and dive into understanding your body better. Yup, that easy!

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