Your total protein level of 5.99 g/dL is mildly low (normal range is usually 6.4–8.3 g/dL). The rest of the renal function panel (
creatinine 0.56 mg/dL, eGFR 124.83 mL/min/1.73m², urea 21 mg/dL,
uric acid 3.48 mg/dL,
electrolytes all normal) is excellent — no sign of
kidney disease at all.
• Total protein =
albumin + globulin
• Your albumin is 3.66 g/dL (normal low end is ~3.5–5.0 g/dL)
• Globulin is 2.33 g/dL (normal)
• A/G ratio 1.57 (normal)
So the mild drop in total protein is mainly from slightly low albumin — this is not a sign of serious kidney disease (no proteinuria mentioned, normal creatinine/eGFR),
liver disease (no other
LFT abnormalities like high bilirubin, low albumin with high globulin, or abnormal enzymes), or malnutrition in most cases.
Common causes of mildly low total protein / albumin in a healthy person:
• Mild dehydration (common in India, especially if water intake low)
• Recent illness / inflammation / infection (even mild)
• Low protein diet (less dal, egg, milk, non-veg)
• Normal variation (especially if you are slim/lean)
• Pregnancy or recent delivery (if applicable — not mentioned)
This level alone does not indicate kidney or liver disease — your other kidney markers are very good, and no LFT details are abnormal in the shared snippet.
Next Steps
• No need to redo the tests immediately — this is mild and not alarming when other values are perfect.
• Repeat total protein +
albumin in 2–3 months during routine check-up (fasting sample for accuracy).
• See a general physician once in next 1–2 months (not urgent) — show this report + mention any symptoms (fatigue, swelling in legs/face, poor appetite, hair fall, etc.).
Health Tips
• Drink 2.5–3 liters water daily — mild dehydration is a very common cause of low
albumin/total protein
• Eat protein-rich food every day: dal, paneer, eggs, milk/curd, chicken/fish (if non-veg), sprouts, nuts — aim 1–1.2 g protein per kg body weight
• Avoid excessive tea/coffee on empty stomach — can affect protein absorption slightly
• No need to worry about
kidney/
liver disease based on this report — your
creatinine/eGFR are excellent, no red flags
Your report is mostly normal — the mild total protein drop is likely dietary/hydration-related and will normalize with simple changes.
For a detailed review (exact diet plan to raise protein/albumin naturally, which foods to prioritize in your city, when to retest, or if any supplements needed), please book an online consultation with me — I’ll guide you step-by-step so your levels come back perfectly normal and you stay healthy long-term.
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