Blood proteins are the proteins occurring in the plasma. They help in enhancing the functioning of acellular activity. Diagnostic tests help in revealing the underlying cause. Low serum protein is a result of malnutrition. A high protein diet fails to contribute to high blood protein. Also referred to as serum proteins, they aid in enhancing the immunity levels. Serum proteins also help in maintaining cell functioning. High protein in blood is a result of bone marrow diseases, namely amyloidosis and multiple myeloma or chronic inflammatory conditions, such as hepatitis or HIV infection. Increase in other proteins, such as insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3 (IGFBP-3), increases the vulnerability of colorectal cancer. Albumin, globulins and fibrinogen are the serum proteins. Prothrombin, transferrin and lipoproteins are the other types of serum proteins. Increase in albumin levels indicates the presence of pedal edema, pulmonary edema or ascites. Severe dehydration causes a rise in serum albumin increase. Globulin levels are diagnosed to determine macroglobulinemia or multiple myeloma. Increased levels occur in case of tuberculosis, hepatic diseases, autoimmune diseases or renal problems.
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