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Globulin is the collective term for a diverse group of blood proteins produced by the liver and the immune system — including clotting factors, carrier proteins, complement proteins, and immunoglobulins (antibodies). Elevated globulin (hyperglobulinaemia) is a red flag for chronic inflammation, autoimmune disease, chronic liver disease, or a monoclonal antibody-producing condition like multiple myeloma. Low globulin suggests immune deficiency or severe protein malnutrition. The albumin-to-globulin ratio below 1.0 is particularly useful in flagging plasma cell disorders.
Also known as: Glob, Globulin, Globulin, Total, Total Globulin
High globulin indicates chronic inflammation, chronic infections, autoimmune diseases, or multiple myeloma. Low globulin reflects immunodeficiency increasing infection susceptibility.
Standard range is 2.0-3.5 g/dL. Functional practitioners target 2.2-2.8 g/dL. Globulin above 3.0 g/dL warrants serum protein electrophoresis.