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Low Globulin Level. Done With Blood Test, Called A Protein Electrophoresis. What Does It Indicate?
Question: I have been asked by my Doctor to have a blood test, called a protein electrophoresis as he has found my globulin level is 1.9 should be between 2.0 - 3.8. What does this mean/
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Globulin's are proteins present in the body. There are more than 50-60 proteins that are all collectively called globulin's.
It appears as though your globulin level is slightly below the normal range. The reason why your doctor has requested you to get a protein electrophoresis done is because he/she would like to confirm/rule out a low globulin level. Protein electrophoresis is a highly sensitive test that can analyse these globulin's in your blood.
It is indeed early to speak, but a low globulin level can indicate serious health conditions like: acute hemolytic anemia, liver or kidney disorders, bowel disorders, celiac disease, hypogammaglobulinemia or agammaglobulinemia.
Please go ahead with the test, as this is more accurate and will rule out/confirm your globulin levels.
If you have more clarifications, write back and I would be glad to assist you. If I have succeeded in answering your queries, you could close this discussion and rate the answer.
Best wishes.
Thank you for writing to us.
Globulin's are proteins present in the body. There are more than 50-60 proteins that are all collectively called globulin's.
It appears as though your globulin level is slightly below the normal range. The reason why your doctor has requested you to get a protein electrophoresis done is because he/she would like to confirm/rule out a low globulin level. Protein electrophoresis is a highly sensitive test that can analyse these globulin's in your blood.
It is indeed early to speak, but a low globulin level can indicate serious health conditions like: acute hemolytic anemia, liver or kidney disorders, bowel disorders, celiac disease, hypogammaglobulinemia or agammaglobulinemia.
Please go ahead with the test, as this is more accurate and will rule out/confirm your globulin levels.
If you have more clarifications, write back and I would be glad to assist you. If I have succeeded in answering your queries, you could close this discussion and rate the answer.
Best wishes.
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