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Parameter representing the concentration of protein From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Serum total protein, also known as total protein, is a clinical chemistry parameter representing the concentration of protein in serum.[1] Serum contains many proteins including serum albumin, a variety of globulins, and many others. While it is possible to analyze these proteins individually, total protein is a relatively quick and inexpensive analysis that does not discriminate by protein type.
Serum total protein | |
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Purpose | test for measuring the total amount of protein in serum |
The traditional method for measuring total protein uses the biuret reagent, but other chemical methods such as dye-binding and refractometry are now available. The measurement is usually performed on automated analysers along with other laboratory tests.[citation needed]
The reference range for total protein is typically 60-80g/L. (It is also sometimes reported as "6.0-8.0g/dl"),[2] but this may vary depending on the method of analysis.
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