About The Test
What is Globulin, Serum?
Globulin are a group of proteins, which are crucial for blood clotting, liver function, and fighting infection. Doctors may recommend this test if they suspect liver or kidney conditions, nutritional issues. There are two subtypes of this test. One of them is the serum protein electrophoresis test.
The Globulin Serum test may need fasting overnight or for some hours. Inform your doctor about your daily medications. It is a risk-free blood test, where a lab technician draws blood from a vein in your arm and sends it for laboratory evaluation. Low globulin levels may be a sign of kidney or liver disease. Elevated globulin level means you may have an infection, immune disorder, cancers like malignant lymphoma, or Hodgkin’s disease. To understand more about your results, consult your doctor.
Why is Globulin, Serum done?
The tests are performed as part of regular health checkup, or in case symptoms for some diseases appear, including:
• Jaundice
• Nausea
• Edema
• Allergies
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