United Arab Emirates
BIOSAM
Total Protein
United Arab Emirates1 × 150 tests
1 × 150 tests
— Test information
What does this test measure?
Total serum protein, most of which is synthesized by the liver, except the immunoglobulins produced by plasma cells.
Why is it ordered?
Hyperproteinaemia occurs with dehydration or increased specific proteins (immunoglobulins in chronic infection, multiple myeloma); hypoproteinaemia occurs with haemodilution, impaired synthesis (malnutrition, chronic liver disease, malabsorption) or protein loss.
Normal range
Adults (ambulatory): 6.4–8.3 g/dL (64–83 g/L)
Sample type
Serum or heparinized plasma
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