High blood protein levels generally do not cause any symptoms. You usually discover you have high protein levels when a healthcare provider orders a comprehensive metabolic panel.
How is High Blood Protein Detected?
A comprehensive metabolic panel is a blood test that measures different components of your blood, including:
- Total protein levels: Measures the overall amount of protein in your blood.
- Albumin levels: Measures the amount of albumin, a specific type of protein in your blood.
- Albumin to globulin (A/G) ratio: Compares the amounts of albumin and globulin proteins.
These results help your doctor assess your health. The test results are the primary way you will know if you have high blood protein, because there are no specific symptoms associated with high protein in the blood.
Why is this important?
While high protein levels do not cause symptoms, identifying them can be a step towards further investigation and understanding the underlying cause, which may require treatment. It's important to follow up with your doctor if your blood test indicates high protein levels so they can determine the next steps.
