Question 1

My ck and urea in blood was higher than normal but my protein levels were in just above lower range. is it from training and high protein food or ?

Accepted Answer

you are training hard these numbers are not uncommon.   Drink plenty of water  especially if taking supplements  Be cautious.  Talk to you doctor if taking supplement to be safe

Question 2

In regard to hiv, do p24 protein levels decrease regardless of antibody response or is it specifically antibody-antigen complexing in the blood that causes p24 levels to become undetectable?

Accepted Answer

P24 antigen is a structural protein of the HIV virus (part of the external “wall” of the virus). Is present early after infection, but gradually declines and ultimately disappears as HIV antibodies build up and block detection of the antigen.  Is therefore part of 4th generation HIV test (the test becomes (+) very soon after exposure due to P24 antigen) and stays  (+) later due to HIV antibody

Question 3

My protein levels in blood have been 7.8 for past 8 months. scale is 6.3 to 7.6. is this considered a problem?

Accepted Answer

Why is it being checked so frequently?  Generally this is not a problem, but could be indicative of something brewing.  Whoever drew the lab test should be helping you understand whether this is something to be concerned about or not.

Question 4

Can dehydration cause elevated protein levels in blood work?

Accepted Answer

The blood components are by definition a group of cells and proteins suspended in water with minerals. Any reduction in the water component would elevate the relative amount of the other components. Clinicians will look at this in context. It takes a lot of dehydration to elevate any other component significantly & dehydration to that point is quite obvious. It low levels it is insignificant.

Question 5

How do i increase the protein level in my blood?

Accepted Answer

Consume foods rich in proteins- long list- usually animal products- greek yogurt excellent source, eggs, protein shakes, fish, chicken, turkey.....

Question 6

What  is protein in the blood  is there  a normal level ..thanks?

Accepted Answer

There is protein in your blood and specifically albumin. There are normal levels which may vary lab to lab. All the best.

Question 7

High protein level in blood results?

Accepted Answer

High blood protein (hbp) level can be caused by dehydration causing bengin elevation of proteins. Other more serious causes of hbp are chronic inflammation, ameyloidosis, hiv/aids, multiple myeloma and  monoclonical gammopathies. I would suggest your seeing an hematologist if the cause of your hbp is not due to dehydration as soon as you can to arrive at the correct cause of your hbp level.

Question 8

What does a high protein level in my blood count mean?

Accepted Answer

All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that,  Blood count and protein are different tests. It would have been helpful to have the actual values of the test results.

Question 9

My blood protein level was at 9.2 but they said that was normal. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

I am going to trust that there is no other evidence of plasma cell myeloma, and I am betting you were simply a little bit dehydrated / thirsty when your blood was drawn. If you feel well otherwise, and serum albumin was within normal limits, just get rechecked in a year.

Question 10

What can cause a never before seen high protein level in the yearly blood test of a healthy 58 year old male?

Accepted Answer

If you are talking about total serum proteins, it may be because you were dehydrated due to not drinking water for the fasting blood test. The other major cause is increase in gamma globulins due to inflammation or tumor of the plasma cells. The starting point of the investigation would be serum protein electrophoresis. Consult this site for more info:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/high-blood-protein/basics/definition/SYM-20050599

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My ck and urea in blood was higher than normal but my protein levels were in just above lower range. is it from training and high protein food or ?

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In regard to hiv, do p24 protein levels decrease regardless of antibody response or is it specifically antibody-antigen complexing in the blood that causes p24 levels to become undetectable?

My protein levels in blood have been 7.8 for past 8 months. scale is 6.3 to 7.6. is this considered a problem?

Can dehydration cause elevated protein levels in blood work?

How do i increase the protein level in my blood?

What is protein in the blood is there a normal level ..thanks?

High protein level in blood results?

What does a high protein level in my blood count mean?

My blood protein level was at 9.2 but they said that was normal. should i be worried?

What can cause a never before seen high protein level in the yearly blood test of a healthy 58 year old male?

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