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Total Serum Protein Test
A total serum protein test measures the total amount of protein in the blood. It also measures the amounts of two major groups of proteins in the blood: albumin and globulin.
➤ Albumin is made by the liver and makes up about 60% of the total protein. Albumin keeps fluid from leaking out of blood vessels, nourishes tissues, and transports hormones, vitamins, drugs, and substances like calcium throughout the body.
➤ Globulins make up the remaining 40% of proteins in the blood. The globulins are a varied group of proteins, some produced by the liver and some by the immune system. They help fight infection and transport nutrients.
The test is performed
➤ A blood sample is needed. Most of the time blood is drawn from a vein located on the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand.
Prepare for the test
Many medicines can interfere with blood test results.
➤ Your health care provider will tell you if you need to stop taking any medicines before you have this test.
➤ DO NOT stop or change your medicines without talking to your provider first
Q. Why the test is performed?
Answer:
➤ This test is often done to diagnose nutritional problems, kidney disease or liver disease.
➤ If total protein is abnormal, you will need to have more tests to look for the exact cause of the problem.
Normal Results
➤ The normal range is 6.0 to 8.3 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or 60 to 83 g/L.
➤ Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your provider about the meaning of your specific test results.
➤ The examples above show the common measurements for results for these tests. Some laboratories use different measurements or may test different specimens.
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