PROTEIN; TOTAL

What this test checks

Measures the total of albumin and globulin proteins in blood. Low or high levels can hint at nutrition, liver, kidney, or immune problems.

Why do people get this test?

A useful general indicator of overall health, often combined with liver tests.

When you should consider this test

• Unexplained swelling
• Liver or kidney work-up
• Investigating malnutrition

How to prepare

Fasting preferred.