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Protein, Total and Albumin, Plasma
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Protein, Total and Albumin, Plasma
Quest DiagnosticsCatalog information reviewed: August 24, 2026 by the Sunridge Medical clinical team.
What this laboratory test evaluates
DetailsProtein, Total and Albumin, Plasma – This test focuses on measuring the total protein and albumin levels in your plasma. Understanding these levels is crucial for assessing overall health and nutritional status, as well as identifying potential liver or kidney disorders, and other conditions that can affect protein levels in the blood.
What patients is this test right for?This test may be recommended if you are experiencing symptoms that could indicate a problem with your liver, kidneys, or nutritional status. These symptoms include:
• Unexplained weight loss
• Weakness or tiredness
• Swelling in your legs, ankles, or abdomen
• Changes in appetite
What type of sample is required for this test?2 mL plasma. A blood sample is collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) tube through phlebotomy.
Additional test information
This test focuses on measuring the total protein and albumin levels in blood plasma. Understanding these levels is crucial for assessing overall health and nutritional status, as well as identifying potential liver or kidney disorders, and other conditions that can affect protein levels in the blood.
Collection and processing
- Sample type: Plasma
- Fasting: No
- Estimated laboratory processing: Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected
How Sunridge uses laboratory information
Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.
Before requesting this test
Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.
Common questions about this laboratory test
- What sample does this test require?
- The listed sample type is Plasma. Confirm current collection instructions in the approved order.
- Does this test require fasting?
- The current catalog record lists fasting as: No. Follow the instructions supplied with the approved order.
- How long does laboratory processing usually take?
- Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected. Timing can change after collection or if a laboratory requires additional review.
About this test
DetailsProtein, Total and Albumin, Plasma - This test focuses on measuring the total protein and albumin levels in your plasma. Understanding these levels is crucial for assessing overall health and nutritional status, as well as identifying potential liver or kidney disorders, and other conditions that can affect protein levels in the blood.
What patients is this test right for?This test may be recommended if you are experiencing symptoms that could indicate a problem with your liver, kidneys, or nutritional status. These symptoms include:
• Unexplained weight loss
• Weakness or tiredness
• Swelling in your legs, ankles, or abdomen
• Changes in appetite
What type of sample is required for this test?2 mL plasma. A blood sample is collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) tube through phlebotomy.
Additional details
This test focuses on measuring the total protein and albumin levels in blood plasma. Understanding these levels is crucial for assessing overall health and nutritional status, as well as identifying potential liver or kidney disorders, and other conditions that can affect protein levels in the blood.
Highlighted health areas
- Liver/Gallbladder
- Kidney
- Nutrition
Biomarkers and report focus
The exact analytes and report format can change. Confirm the current contents in the Fullscript order before payment.
- Albumin/Globulin Ratio
- Globulin (Calculated)
- Albumin
- Protein, Total