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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Low Globulin Level
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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Low Globulin Level
by Chepolo, Mar 20, 2006 12:00AM
I had a lab test a month ago.
My CBC was within normal range
My Anemia Screening was fine
Glucose 100
Electrolyte Panel OK
HDL 32
LDL 130
Triglyceride 118
Kidney Health Panel normal
Liver Panel normal except my globulin levels:
total protein 6.8 normal range 6.0-8.37
albumin 4.7 normal range 3.2-5.1
globulin (calculated) <<2.1>> normal range 2.2-4.2
the rest of the liver panel is ok.
I'm concern about my globulin level.
Nine months ago was 2.5 and now 2.1.
Could it mean that something is deteriorating?
Should I repeat the test?
Thanks,
Fausto
My CBC was within normal range
My Anemia Screening was fine
Glucose 100
Electrolyte Panel OK
HDL 32
LDL 130
Triglyceride 118
Kidney Health Panel normal
Liver Panel normal except my globulin levels:
total protein 6.8 normal range 6.0-8.37
albumin 4.7 normal range 3.2-5.1
globulin (calculated) <<2.1>> normal range 2.2-4.2
the rest of the liver panel is ok.
I'm concern about my globulin level.
Nine months ago was 2.5 and now 2.1.
Could it mean that something is deteriorating?
Should I repeat the test?
Thanks,
Fausto
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Mar 20, 2006 12:00AM
, Mar 20, 2006 12:00AM
Causes of low globulin level can be caused by malnutrition, liver disease, severe burns, or severe kidney disease.
However, the globulin is just below the low threshold - it may be worth repeating to ensure this isn't lab error.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
However, the globulin is just below the low threshold - it may be worth repeating to ensure this isn't lab error.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
Member Comments
by Leana123, Jun 01, 2006 12:00AM
Interesting about low globulin - I recently had a blood test due to feeling ill - my results were both globulin and albumin/globulin ration out of range. The Globulin was 2.0 and the Albumin/Globulin was 2.2. My doctor asked me to schedule another apointment which I did. Is there anything different if the 2 are out of range.
by bappa3013, Mar 18, 2008 10:39AM
A related discussion, low albumin and globulin levels was started.
by seipone, Sep 17, 2009 05:01AM
A related discussion, Analysis of test results was started.
