How the Test will Feel When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing. Why the Test is Performed Total protein is a rough measure of serum protein . Protein measurements can reflect nutritional state, kidney disease , liver disease , and many other conditions. If total protein is abnormal, further tests must be performed to identify which protein fraction, and then which specific protein, is abnormal.
Proteins are important constituents of all cells and tissues.
Proteins are made from amino acids . Total protein Please read this Important notice .