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Protein (Total)

Protein (Total)

£11.88
This add-on measures total protein in your blood, helping detect liver or kidney issues, inflammation, or nutritional imbalances—even without clear symptoms.
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About this test

  • Persistent fatigue or weakness
  • Swelling in legs, ankles, or around the eyes
  • Frequent infections or poor immune response
  • Unexpected weight loss or muscle wasting
  • Loss of appetite or poor nutritional intake
  • Chronic diarrhoea or digestive issues
  • Signs of liver dysfunction (e.g. jaundice)
  • Kidney-related symptoms (e.g. foamy urine)
  • Dry skin or brittle hair/nails
  • No symptoms at all in early stages of imbalance

Recommended for individuals experiencing fatigue, swelling, poor immune response, or signs of malnutrition. Ideal for those with liver or kidney concerns, chronic digestive issues, or low-protein diets. Also suitable for anyone proactively monitoring their nutritional status, inflammation levels, or overall health—even if no symptoms are present.

  • Liver disease (e.g. cirrhosis, hepatitis)
  • Kidney disorders (e.g. nephrotic syndrome, proteinuria)
  • Chronic inflammation or infection
  • Malnutrition or protein deficiency
  • Immune disorders (e.g. multiple myeloma, autoimmune conditions)
  • Gastrointestinal conditions affecting absorption (e.g. coeliac disease, IBD)
  • Chronic illness or cancer-related wasting
  • Burns or severe wounds affecting protein loss
  • Nutritional assessment in restrictive diets or elderly populations

Symptoms

  • Persistent fatigue or weakness
  • Swelling in legs, ankles, or around the eyes
  • Frequent infections or poor immune response
  • Unexpected weight loss or muscle wasting
  • Loss of appetite or poor nutritional intake
  • Chronic diarrhoea or digestive issues
  • Signs of liver dysfunction (e.g. jaundice)
  • Kidney-related symptoms (e.g. foamy urine)
  • Dry skin or brittle hair/nails
  • No symptoms at all in early stages of imbalance

Who should be test

Recommended for individuals experiencing fatigue, swelling, poor immune response, or signs of malnutrition. Ideal for those with liver or kidney concerns, chronic digestive issues, or low-protein diets. Also suitable for anyone proactively monitoring their nutritional status, inflammation levels, or overall health—even if no symptoms are present.

When to test

  • Liver disease (e.g. cirrhosis, hepatitis)
  • Kidney disorders (e.g. nephrotic syndrome, proteinuria)
  • Chronic inflammation or infection
  • Malnutrition or protein deficiency
  • Immune disorders (e.g. multiple myeloma, autoimmune conditions)
  • Gastrointestinal conditions affecting absorption (e.g. coeliac disease, IBD)
  • Chronic illness or cancer-related wasting
  • Burns or severe wounds affecting protein loss
  • Nutritional assessment in restrictive diets or elderly populations

What's measured

What gets tested