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What the Results may Mean
Total Protein
Increases due to dehydration or inflammation; may decrease due to bleeding, malnutrition, or congestive heart failure
Albumin
Increases due to dehydration; may decrease due to bleeding, congestive heart failure, or liver failure
Globulin
Increases due to dehydration or inflammation present with some longterm infectious diseases
Urea
Increases due to decreased circulating blood volume, kidney failure, gastrointestinal bleeding; decreases are usually due to liver failure
Creatinine
Increases may be due to kidney disorders, blocked urethra, or a ruptured bladder
Glucose
Increases may be caused by diabetes or short-term stress; decreases may be found in cases of endocrine diseases or malnutrition
ALT and ALP
Increases in these enzymes may indicate liver damage, muscle damage, or increased thyroid gland activity
