High blood protein is an increase in the concentration of protein in the bloodstream. The medical term for high blood protein is hyperproteinemia. High blood protein is not a specific disease or condition, but it might indicate you have a disease.

High blood protein rarely causes symptoms on its own. But sometimes it is uncovered while you're having blood tests done for a separate issue or symptom.

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Nov. 30, 2022