Indianapolis, IN
A 37-year-old female asked:
My blood test result shows my total protein level is 6.0 d-gl , is my protein too low ?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Jennifer Giltnaneanswered
Pathology 14 years experience
Just within range: A plasma total protein level of 6.0 g/dL is just at the low normal range for adults at our institution (6.0-8.3). Normal ranges depend on whether plasma or serum was tested, as plasma values are generally higher than serum values.
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