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Common causes of a low Total Protein
- Liver disease
- Malnutrition
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Malabsorption
Looking for the other direction? See what causes a high Total Protein.
All tests · Liver Function (LFTs) · Total Protein
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What causes a low Total Protein?
Normal range 6-8.3 g/dL (60-83 g/L SI). Specimen: Serum. See the full Total Protein reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Total Protein?
The standard teaching reference range for Total Protein is 6-8.3 g/dL in conventional units, or 60-83 g/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum.
| Specimen | Serum |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 6-8.3 g/dL |
| SI range | 60-83 g/L |
| Panel | Liver Function (LFTs) |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Total Protein normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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