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What blood test detects protein deficiency?

What blood test detects protein deficiency?

A doctor can perform a set of blood tests known as a total protein, albumin, and albumin/globulin (A/G) ratio.

Last updated on 16 Aug 2023

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Are high albumin levels bad?

Higher albumin levels may be caused by acute infections, burns, and stress from surgery or a heart attack.

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What does the albumin test result indicate?

Low albumin levels can be a sign of liver or kidney disease or another medical condition. High levels may be a sign of dehydration.

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What blood test detects protein deficiency?

A doctor can perform a set of blood tests known as a total protein, albumin, and albumin/globulin (A/G) ratio.

Last updated on 16 Aug 2023

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What is an albumin/globulin ratio in the blood?

A high albumin/globulin ratio suggests underproduction of immunoglobulins as may be seen in some genetic deficiencies and in some leukemias. Further, a high A/G ratio can be a sign of disease in your liver, kidney, or intestines. It's also linked to low thyroid activity and leukemia.

Last updated on 16 Aug 2023

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Does the blood albumin level fall or rise in microalbuminuria?

Typically, your blood albumin levels will rise if you have microalbuminuria.

Last updated on 22 Aug 2023

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