Description
Proteins are important building blocks of all cells and tissues. They are important for body growth, development, and health. They form the structural part of most organs and make up enzymes and hormones that regulate body functions. This test measures the amount of protein in your blood.Two classes of proteins are found in the blood, albumin and globulin.Total protein levels may decrease in conditions like malnutrition,liver disease,kidney disease,congestive heart failure. Total protein levels may increase with conditions like inflammatory disorders, multiple myeloma,Dehydration, Serum , EDTA/ Heparinized samples can be used as specimen
