Total Protein
Reflects the overall state of protein metabolism.
The test allows assessment of:
- liver and kidney function
- immune system status
- detecting nutritional disorders
Biomaterial: Venous blood
Preparation:
- Submit fasting (8-12 hours without food)
- Water intake is allowed
- Avoid alcohol and fatty food for 24 hours
- Avoid smoking and physical/emotional exertion 30 minutes before
Medications: if taking medications (especially antibiotics, hormones, anticonvulsants, painkillers) — inform staff; do not discontinue medications yourself (only as prescribed by a doctor)
Prescribed for:
- swelling
- chronic diseases
- weight loss
Elevation — dehydration, inflammatory processes
Decrease — liver diseases, protein deficiency
For abnormalities, consultation with a general practitioner is recommended.
Self-treatment is contraindicated.