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Total Protein

Serum Total Protein TP
Serum (SST) g/L

About this test

Sum of albumin and globulins. Together with albumin, allows estimation of globulin fraction.

Reference Ranges

Sex Age Range Notes
All ≥ 18 yrs 60 – 80 Adult

Clinical Interpretation

Low / Decreased
Low — liver disease, malnutrition, nephrotic syndrome, malabsorption, immunodeficiency.
High / Increased
High — dehydration, paraproteinaemia (myeloma), chronic infection, autoimmune disease.

Related Tests

Albumin Globulin
Specimen
Serum (SST)
Reporting Unit
g/L
Category
🧪 Clinical Biochemistry

⚠ Clinical Note
Reference ranges are indicative. Always interpret results in the context of the individual patient and local laboratory reference intervals, which may vary.