Protein, Total Unit Converter

Total protein measures the combined amount of two major types of proteins in your blood: albumin and globulins. These proteins are essential for numerous bodily functions.

Albumin makes up about 60% of total protein and helps maintain fluid balance in blood vessels while transporting hormones, vitamins, and medications. Globulins, comprising the remaining 40%, include antibodies that fight infections and enzymes that facilitate chemical reactions.

A typical normal range is 6.0 to 8.3 grams per deciliter (g/dL), though this may vary slightly between laboratories.

Albumin and most globulins are produced by the liver. Some globulins, particularly antibodies (immunoglobulins), are made by plasma cells, a type of white blood cell in the immune system.