Total protein — lab reference
In the reference guideReview albumin, globulin, and electrophoresis when indicated.
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Affected by thyroid-binding globulin, pregnancy, estrogen, and medications.
Affected by binding proteins and nonthyroidal illness.
Correct for albumin when appropriate or measure ionized calcium.
Fasting, Gilbert syndrome, hemolysis, and liver disease may alter result.
Screening measure, not a stand-alone treatment target.
Interpret with iron, transferrin saturation, and ferritin.
No universal wellness target. Interpret with B12, folate, B6, kidney, thyroid, genetics, and medications.
<10 severe deficiency; 10-19 mild-moderate deficiency. Toxicity assessment requires clinical context.
Assay-specific. Acute infection, injury, and chronic inflammation may elevate.
Dipstick is albumin-biased. Confirm persistent findings with quantitative ratio.
Use laboratory and indication-specific thresholds; consider timed collection when needed.
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