How reports print it
TPБелок общийPROTProtein totalОбщий белок в сыворотке
What it shows
The sum of all serum proteins: albumin and globulins.
Units and conversion
Base unit: g/L.
- 1 g/dL = 10 g/L · 1 g/L = 0.1 g/dL
Typical ranges
Your laboratory’s range comes first — it is printed on the report next to the result. Below is one laboratory’s adult range with its method: a reference, not a rule.
| Who | Range, g/L |
|---|---|
| Adults | 64–83 |
Range source: Лаборатория Хеликс — Общий белок в сыворотке
Why it can be higher
Common reasons discussed with a doctor. This is not a diagnosis.
- Dehydration
- Chronic inflammation
- An excess of certain proteins, such as immunoglobulins — a doctor looks into it
Why it can be lower
- Low protein intake
- Liver conditions
- Protein loss in urine
- Excess fluid, pregnancy
What to ask a doctor
- Is it worth checking albumin and protein fractions?
Whom to see
A GP or internist.