Malaysia
A 24-year-old female asked:
Healthy young female. two blood tests(normal check-up). liver test showed elevated total protein and globulin. other parameters absolutely normal.why?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Raj Vuppalanchianswered
Hepatology 25 years experience
Normal: If your Albumin is high, your total protein may be high too. This is often seen is younger people and is not a problem.
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