Determination of total protein level in serum and plasma os used to diagnose and monitor clinical conditions associated with abnormal proteins concentrations. Increased total protein level can be observed in multiple myeloma, Waldenström's macroglobulinemia, dehydration, hyperimmunoglobulinemia caused by polyclonal or monoclonal gammopathies, acute phase response. Decreased values can be observed in malnutrition, malabsorption, liver diseases (cirrhosis, fulminant failure), kidney diseases, protein-losing gastroenteropathies and acute burns.
Specification
Specimen serum, plasma
On board stability up to 9 weeks
Calibration stability up to 9 weeks
Measuring range 0,06-21,0 g/dl
Regulatory status CE IVD