{"product_id":"total-protein-test","title":"Total Protein - Serum","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ab035111-7fff-bcea-671a-4a11793d7148\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e✅\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Protein - Serum \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood 🩸\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial instructions 🔄️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis test can be conducted at any time of the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eYou can eat and drink normally before this test. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to test 🤔\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou should consider testing if:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"473\"\u003eYou have symptoms such as fatigue, swelling, or unexplained weight changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"473\"\u003eYou have liver, kidney, or gastrointestinal conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"473\"\u003eYou are being monitored for nutritional status or chronic illness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time 📚\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-3 working days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➕\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe total protein – serum test measures the combined amount of proteins in your blood, primarily albumin and globulins. These proteins play essential roles in maintaining fluid balance, supporting immune function, and transporting hormones and nutrients. Abnormal total protein levels may indicate liver or kidney disease, inflammation, infection, dehydration, or nutritional deficiencies. This test is commonly used as part of routine health assessments and to help investigate or monitor a range of medical conditions, supporting informed clinical decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Tested South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47946573709467,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/8586\/5021\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_20_2025_07_58_59_PM.png?v=1755716532","url":"https:\/\/www.get-tested.co.za\/products\/total-protein-test","provider":"Get Tested South Africa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}