A protein, albumin, and globulin test measures the amount of protein in your blood, and compares the levels of albumin and globulin. This test can help diagnose or monitor a variety of health conditions, including liver and kidney disease, nutritional deficiencies, and immune system disorders.
Test
What it measures
What it can help diagnose
Total protein test
Total amount of protein in your blood, including albumin and globulin
Liver or kidney disease, nutritional deficiencies
Albumin-to-globulin (A/G) ratio test
Ratio of albumin to globulin in your blood
Liver or kidney disease
Serum protein electrophoresis
Levels of each type of protein in your blood, including globulins
Immune system disorders, multiple myeloma, and other conditions
You might need this test if you have symptoms like:
Swelling in the feet, ankles, legs, and/or abdomen
Fatigue
Unexplained weight loss
Loss of appetite
Nausea and vomiting
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
Blood in the urine
A technician will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm, or sometimes with a finger prick. The results should be back in about 12 hours
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