Biomarker education
Total protein: What It Measures & Why People Track It
Also called: Serum total protein
Total protein adds up all proteins in the blood, mainly albumin and globulins.
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Result on your report
IllustrativeTotal protein
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Range: Low – High
LowReference intervalHigh
What it generally measures
Labs measure the combined concentration of albumin and globulin proteins circulating in serum or plasma.
Common units on reports: g/dL
Why people track it over time
This is typically reviewed together with albumin (and sometimes a calculated globulin value) rather than in isolation.
Changes over time do not by themselves establish a diagnosis. Learn more
Questions you might ask a healthcare professional
Questions to bring
IllustrativeAsk how total protein and albumin relate on this report.
Ask whether a globulin value was calculated and what it's used for in your case.
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