HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Is Total Protein Same As Total Serum Protein In Blood Test?

Posted on Thu, 23 Jun 2016

Question: Is t. Protein the other same as total serum in bood work? My T protein is in the normal range, but I wasn't sure what it stood for. Also, if I'm on my cycle, can that cause protein to show up in urine test?

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Total protein is same as Total Serum protein

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Yes total protein is same as total serum protein.
It measures the protein in the blood minus blood cells and clotting proteins.
There may be minor variations during a cycle but for a normal healthy woman they do not carry much clinical significance.

Do not worry about it since it is within normal range.

All the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (2 hours later)

my globulins were high and ag ratio was low but total was normal. is this anything to be concerned about?

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
causes explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

The high globulin with low A/G talks a lot. There are number of hidden causes to be explored. Some of them are easily treatable while few are very difficult to diagnose. For eg simple infections can cause high globulins. Also multiple myeloma a bone marrow disease can cause high globulin. Similarly autoimmune conditions produce high globulins.
I suggest a thorough work up and then get back to me with full details after work up.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (26 minutes later)

here are my results from my lab tests. also, I've been dealing with uveitis for the past three years. I know this can be caused by an autuimmune disorder, could this be why those levels are showing up that way? I do thank you tremendously for your help.

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Uveitis could be reason

Detailed Answer:
Yes as you said uveitis if autoimmune could be the reason. I saw the attachments. The globulins are not way too high to think of serious things.
Please ease your anxiety and start working on your problems.
Urine has some blood visible according to the report. May be a leak or infection can also raise the globulins.
I am sure they can be easily taken care of.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (35 minutes later)

so you don't think it's anything serious? I am on my cycle so that may explain the blood in urine.

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
I think so, it is non serious thing. Please do follow up once in 3-6 months. Probably the cycle days were wrong days for urine analysis.

Wish you good health. If you do not have more queries please close and rate.

Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar