Protein Total
Understanding Protein Total
What is Protein Total?
Protein test measures the amount of total proteins in the blood, which belong to two major classes- albumin and globulin. These are considered to be the building blocks of cells and tissues. A protein test helps in diagnosis of various medical conditions including kidney disorders, liver disorders, malnutrition and inflammation caused due to excess of proteins and cancer or multiple myeloma caused due to deficiency of proteins.
What does Protein Total measure?
The Protein Total test measures the total amount of major proteins in your body, namely, albumin and globulin. It is also used to detect diseases related to improper protein metabolism and diseases that affect the liver, kidneys, or immune system. A higher than normal level of protein total in your body may indicate medical conditions such as viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, HIV/AIDS, multiple myeloma, etc. On the other hand, a lower-than-normal level can indicate conditions like liver disease, malnutrition, kidney disease, or an autoimmune disorder.
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