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A member asked:
High globulin and total protein levels. google says 'concerning'. doctor isn't worried. why?
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Many causes: There are various causes of elevated serum globulin and protein levels, including: spurious elevated level due to volume contraction, dehydration, underlying infection, stress. Other nonspecific tests including albumin/globulin ratio can help to differentiate etiologies and causes of elevated globulin and protein levels in your blood tests.
Answered 1/22/2016
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Tx the pt, not the #: The levels you describe, can't be meaningfully interpreted since there's no clinical context (Why were the tests done? Were you ill when the tests were done? Are you feeling better?) "Google's statement is too general- abnormal levels can be "concerning" but doesn't have your doc's luxury of knowing your specific event. If you are still worried, Go ahead and ask your doctor for clarification.
Answered 1/22/2016
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