A member asked:

At 2 instances btwn 3 days gap, blood protein level is high (9.2) and iron (55). it was 8.7 and 43 respectively some 2 weeks ago. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Ginsberg answered

Discuss with doctor: Without further context, this is difficult to answer. You should see a health care provider and discuss the test results, and determine if additional testing is necessary, .

Answered 7/19/2016

5.4k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

At 2 instances btwn 3 days gap, blood protein level is high (9.2) and iron (55). it was 8.7 and 43 respectively some 2 weeks ago. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Ginsberg answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Low red blood cells, very low anion gap, and high blood protein. Should I worry about multiple myeloma? Back/hip pain recent.

A member asked:

Can u help me on this blood test?Lab data: random glucose 5.3, bun 7.5, creatinine 65, egfr superior to 60, sodium 139, potassium 3.3, chloride 100, c02 33, anion gap 6, ldh 151, ast 46, alp 45, gamma GT 16, ALT 31, total albumin 12, total protein 52, c

A member asked:

What could cause a neg anion gap on blood test w low albumin and low tot protein? Seen it on blood work over the past year. Have ruq pain no diagnosis

A member asked:

I go for phlebotomy tomorrow for hemochromatosis. Since Im not supposed to have Vit C what do I drink or eat after blood draw to not feel woozy? Even protein bars are not allowed? Because they contain 10% iron? Im so confused. A pint will be took.

A member asked:

My blood tests showed anion gap, serum 9 mmol/l and iron % saturation 22%. Any connection or reason for concern? Both flagged as low.

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Can a high protein diet cause a high globulin level on blood test? Also have iron level at 49the &i enlarged spleen. Advice?

Blood work shows iron at 178 and a/g ratio at 2.8 both high. Also protein in urine. Everything else normal. What could be?

Moms blood protein high@ 8.5g/dl (8.3 upper limit). Alb ok. Glob@ upper limit of normal. A/G ratio low@ .8 (1.1-2.2). Low iron,high ferritin. Hgb low@ 12g/dl (12.5-16). eGFR 59. Can biopsy-proven chronic gastritis explain? Push for electrophoresis?

Blood test: low alk phos & vit d, c-react protein 7.35, na 146, creat up from 60 - 80 & crcl down frm 101 to 76 in 2 mo, anion gap high, GFR 60 why?

Dad had iron transfusion for anemia.Blood work now Ferritin 760.8.high tibc 240 low, T protein normal,globulin 4.4 high. albumin normal. Confused. ?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?