Reference Value for Protein tests
Protein
TOTAL PROTEIN
Decreased levels may be due to poor nutrition, liver disease,
malabsorption, diarrhea, or severe burns. Increased levels are seen in
lupus, liver disease, chronic infections, alcoholism, leukemia,
tuberculosis amongst many others.
Normal Adult Range: 6.0 -8.5 g/dl
Optimal Adult Reading: 7.25
Optimal Adult Reading: 7.25
ALBUMIN
major constituent of serum protein (usually over 50%). High levels are
seen in liver disease (rarely) , shock, dehydration, or multiple myeloma.
Lower levels are seen in poor diets, diarrhea, fever, infection, liver
disease, inadequate iron intake, third-degree burns and edemas or
hypocalcaemia
Normal Adult Range: 3.2 - 5.0 g/dl
Optimal Adult Reading: 4.1
Optimal Adult Reading: 4.1
GLOBULIN
Globulins have many diverse functions such as, the carrier of some
hormones, lipids, metals, and antibodies (IgA, IgG, IgM, and IgE).
Elevated levels are seen with chronic infections, liver disease,
rheumatoid arthritis, myelomas, and lupus are present, . Lower levels in
immune compromised patients, poor dietary habits, malabsorption and liver
or kidney disease.
Normal Adult Range:
2.2 - 4.2 g/dl (calculated)
Optimal Adult Reading: 3.2
Optimal Adult Reading: 3.2
A/G RATIO
(Albumin/Globulin Ratio)
Normal Adult Range:
0.8 - 2.0 (calculated)
Optimal Adult Reading: 1.9
Optimal Adult Reading: 1.9