Total Protein normal range — check your value

Roughly 6.0 to 8.3 g/dL in adults.

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Total Protein

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What Total Protein measures

All protein in blood serum, which is albumin plus the globulins, reflecting liver function and immune activity.

Total Protein normal range chart

ResultTotal Protein (g/dL)

Below rangeBelow 6.4

In range6.4 – 8.3

Above range8.3 and above

These bands are for female, 31–45 years. Enter your age and gender above to see the bands for you. The table below shows the range for every age and gender.

Total Protein normal range by age and gender

AgeMaleFemale

0–1 years4.4 – 7.3 g/dL4.4 – 7.3 g/dL

2–6 years6.1 – 7.9 g/dL6.1 – 7.9 g/dL

7–11 years6.4 – 8.1 g/dL6.4 – 8.1 g/dL

12–17 years6.4 – 8.3 g/dL6.4 – 8.3 g/dL

18–30 years6.4 – 8.3 g/dL6.4 – 8.3 g/dL

31–45 years6.4 – 8.3 g/dL6.4 – 8.3 g/dL

46–60 years6.4 – 8.3 g/dL6.4 – 8.3 g/dL

60 years and above6.4 – 8.3 g/dL6.4 – 8.3 g/dL

What a high Total Protein means, and common causes

The combined albumin and globulin in blood is raised, which usually points to dehydration or to extra antibody production.

Common causes: Dehydration, chronic infection or inflammation, and conditions producing excess antibodies such as multiple myeloma, which usually also skews the albumin to globulin ratio.

What a low Total Protein means, and common causes

A low total protein usually reflects a low albumin and the same underlying causes.

Common causes: Liver disease, protein loss through the kidneys or gut, malnutrition, malabsorption, and severe burns.

Frequently asked questions

Roughly 6.0 to 8.3 g/dL in adults.

It compares the two main protein groups, normally around 1.0 to 2.0. A reversed ratio prompts the doctor to look for chronic liver disease or an antibody disorder.

Yes, and it is the commonest reason for a mildly high value. Repeating the test well hydrated often resolves it.

Aksar liver, kidney ya khurak se juda hota hai. Albumin ke saath milakar padhne par kaaran saaf hota hai.

Please note. This page explains what a number means against reference ranges for your age and gender. It does not diagnose anything, cannot see the rest of your report, and is no substitute for a doctor. If your lab’s printed range differs, your lab’s range applies.