Protein, Total

What this laboratory test evaluates

DetailsProtein, Total measures the total amount of protein in the blood, including albumin and globulins. It is used to evaluate nutritional status, liver and kidney function, and to detect conditions such as inflammation, infection, or chronic disease.

What type of sample is required for this test?Serum

Test ResourcesFor more information, please consult your healthcare provider.

Additional test information

Protein, Total measures the total amount of protein in the blood, including albumin and globulins. It is used to evaluate nutritional status, liver and kidney function, and to detect conditions such as inflammation, infection, or chronic disease.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Serum
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should arrive 2 business days after the lab receives samples.

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.