liver · TP
Total Protein
The combined amount of albumin and globulins (including antibodies) in the blood. It's a broad screen — the albumin-to-globulin balance and other tests refine what an abnormal value means.
This page is general wellness education, not medical advice. Your own lab’s reference range and your clinician’s interpretation always take precedence.
Typical reference range
| Group | General range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 6 – 8.3 g/dL |
Units: g/dL. Ranges vary by lab and assay — read yours against the range printed on your own report.
What high Total Protein can mean
- Chronic inflammation/infection
- Some blood disorders
- Dehydration (relative)
What low Total Protein can mean
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Malnutrition
- Malabsorption