When to see a doctor

By Mayo Clinic Staff

If your health care provider discovers high blood protein during an evaluation, additional tests can help determine if there is an underlying problem.

A total protein test can determine whether you have high blood protein. Other more-specific tests, including serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP), can help determine the exact source, such as liver or bone marrow. These tests also can identify the specific protein type involved in your high blood protein levels. Your provider may order an SPEP if a bone marrow disease is suspected.

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Nov. 30, 2022