Answer
Serum protein may be
elevated in the following conditions:
* Chronic infections
* Hemolysis
* Dehydration
* Monoclonal Gammopathies: Multiple Myeloma or Macroglobinemia
Sarcoidosis Hypersensitivity States Auto-immune disorders
(Lupus, Scleroderma)
When serum protein is measured, it is the sum of the
circulating proteins.
The significance of total serum protein is difficult to
interpret without the knowledge on individual fractions of
albumin and globulins. These are usually obtained by serum
electrophoresis.
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