Serum Protein
Serum protein gives a measure of the total amount of albumin and globulins in the plasma. Proteins form a major component of blood, skin, hair, nails, and internal organs.
NORMAL RANGE OF SERUM PROTEIN: 6 to 8 g/dL
INDICATIONS OF SERUM PROTEIN
The patient's overall nutritional status is obtained by the assessment of serum protein levels, especially if the patient comes with a history of unknown causes of significant weight loss. This test is also indicated to assess liver disorders, renal disorders, and bone marrow disorders as part of liver function tests, and to investigate the cause of oedema.
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INTERPRETATION
Protein is responsible for regulating plasma oncotic pressure and is necessary for the formation of many hormones, enzymes, and antibodies.
INCREASED LEVELS
chronic infection, Crohn’s disease, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, Addison’s disease, autoimmune collagen disorders, amyloidosis, dehydration, human immunodeficiency virus, multiple myeloma.
DECREASED LEVELS
Kidney disorder, liver disease, severe malnutrition, agammaglobulinemia, bleeding, celiac disease, extensive burns, inflammatory bowel disease.
INTERFERING FACTORS
Drugs like allopurinol, asparaginase, azathioprine, chlorpropamide, cisplatin, dapsone, dextran, estrogens, ibuprofen, progesterone, acute and chronic inflammations and decreased liver synthesis, albumin values normally decrease in third trimester of pregnancy.
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Make a list of medications the patient is taking, Inform the patient about the test procedure. No fluid or food restrictions are required before the procedure.
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