Total Protein, Serum
Total protein measures the combined amount of two major protein groups in your blood: albumin and globulins. These proteins support fluid balance, immunity, transport, and tissue repair.
The overall protein level offers a broad view of nutrition, liver and kidney function, and immune activity. It's often paired with albumin and globulin to see which group is driving any change.
A higher total protein can relate to inflammation, infection, dehydration, or certain immune conditions. It's a general signal that your clinician will explore with the albumin and globulin breakdown.
A lower total protein can come from nutritional factors, liver or kidney conditions, or malabsorption, and is interpreted alongside its components.
A typical range is roughly 6.0 to 8.3 g/dL. Your clinician can interpret your value.
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Educational context only, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex; always discuss your results with a clinician.