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What are the causes for a low total protein level and a low beta globulin level?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

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Ask the doctor: Who ordered your test for a specific reason. Usual causes are infection, inflammation, trauma, malnutrition.

Answered 7/2/2017

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