Total Protein— Normal Range & What Your Result Means

Blood protein level

Normal Total Protein range (Total Protein, g/dL)

  • Adults6–8.3 g/dL

Ranges are typical adult values and vary between labs. Use the range on your own report.

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What is Total Protein (Total Protein)?

Total Protein is measured as part of a liver function panel. Your total protein is normal.

What does a high Total Protein mean?

Elevated total protein can occur with dehydration or certain conditions like multiple myeloma. Usually requires further evaluation.

What does a low Total Protein mean?

Low total protein can indicate malnutrition, liver disease, or kidney disease (protein loss in urine).

Understand your whole report, not just one number

A single value rarely tells the full story — Total Protein is best read alongside the rest of your panel. Paste your values or upload your report and get a plain-English explanation of every marker, with the important results flagged.

Total Protein: frequently asked questions

What is a normal Total Protein level?

A normal Total Protein (Total Protein) level is 6–8.3 g/dL for adults. Reference ranges vary slightly between laboratories, so always compare against the range printed on your own report.

What does a high Total Protein mean?

Elevated total protein can occur with dehydration or certain conditions like multiple myeloma. Usually requires further evaluation.

What does a low Total Protein mean?

Low total protein can indicate malnutrition, liver disease, or kidney disease (protein loss in urine).

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