Total Serum Protein
Total Serum Protein
- This test is meant to measure the amount of protein in the blood.
- No special preparation is required.
- This test would provide values for – Albumin, Globulin, Total Protein and Albumin / Globulin ratio.
What is Total serum protein test ?
The liver is responsible for making proteins from the food that we eat. Proteins play several important roles in our body.
Two of the key proteins made by the liver are :
Albumin. This carries medicines and hormones throughout your body. It also helps with tissue growth and healing.
Globulin. This is a group of proteins. Some of them are made by your liver. Others are made by your immune system. They help fight infection and transport nutrients.
The total serum protein test measures all the proteins in your blood. It can also check the amount of albumin you have compared to globulin, or what’s called your “A/G ratio.”
Healthy people have a little more albumin than globulin but if you are sick then ratio can get changed.
Reported Parameters
- Serum Albumin
- Serum Globulin
- Total Serum Protein
- Albumin / Globulin Ratio
All The Questions that you might have
- Why is this test done ?
- How to interpret the results of this test ?
- What is the importance of protein in our body ?
- Which foods are rich sources of protein ?
Your doctor might order this test for the following reasons :
- Make sure you’re getting enough nutrition
- Screen for liver, kidney, or blood disease
- See if you’re at risk for an infection
- Find the cause for symptoms you’re having
You should let your doctor interpret the results for you. However for those who want to have the correct information this is how the results are interpreted by your doctor :
Low total protein: You could have a liver or kidney disorder, or a digestive disorder like celiac disease (your body can’t absorb protein the way it should).
High total protein: Too much protein in your blood can be a sign of chronic infection or inflammation (like HIV/AIDS or viral hepatitis). It can also be an early sign of a bone marrow disorder.
Proteins are a large category of molecules that support cell structure, immune function, movement, chemical reactions, hormone synthesis, and more. They’re all made up of tiny building blocks called amino acids. Nine of these are essential–meaning your body needs them but can’t make them on its own, so you need to get them in your diet
Not only is protein essential for your health but consuming it can keep you feeling full and satisfied, which supports a healthy body weight. You should consume 0.8 gm of protein for each kg of body weight. This means that if your body weight is 80 kg then you should be eating 64 gms of protein every day.
Proteins are mainly found in non-veg food, dairy products and pulses. Some of the foods which are good sources of protein are :
- Eggs
- Almonds
- Chicken Breast
- Cottage Cheese
- Greek Yogurt
- Milk
- Lentils
- Fish
- Quinoa
- Pumpkin seeds
- Peanuts
