What Does High Globulin Level Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 18 Dec 2014

Question: A couple of months ago my globulin was high at 4.4 (lab range is 2.0-4.0) and my doctor wasn't concerned. Just had blood work done again and it is down to 4.1 which is still considered "high" since range is 2-4. The rest of my blood work was completely normal. Should I be concerned about this since in the past years I have always had normal globulin level?

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is accepatble.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX

There may be slight variation in results.Serum albumin level 4.1 can be considered as normal.It is important to see other factors like serum albumin level,liver function tests.I presume other factors are normal,so there is nothing to be worried about.
Your condition also need clinical correlation.It is important to know reason for investigations.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

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

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (15 minutes later)

Thank you for your reply....I really appreciate it. My albumin was normal along with all other levels. This was just a routine cbc and complete metabolic panel. It was just the globulin that was little off 4.1 (range 2.0-4.0). Just don't know if I should be pushing to investigate why the globulin is off.

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I don't think you need further investigations.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX

I don't think you need further investigations since other investigations are normal.
Your serum globulin level is marginally high and it is acceptable.
You shouldn't worry at all.You are fine.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

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

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (3 minutes later)

Thank you!!!

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX

You are most welcome.

Get well soon.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

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