Causes of Altered Total Serum Proteins

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Increased Levels

• Kala-azar
• Dehydration
• Macroglobulinemias
• Sarcoidosis

Drugs

• Adrenocorticotropic hormone, corticosteroids
• Clofibrate
• Dextran
• Growth hormone
• Heparin
• Insulin
• Sulfobromophthalein (Bromsulphalein, BSP)
• Thyroid preparations
• Tolbutamide
• X-ray contrast media

Decreased Levels

• Renal disease
• Ulcerative colitis
• Water intoxication
• Cirrhosis
• Severe burns
• Scleroderma
• Malnutrition
• Hodgkin's disease
• Hemorrhage

Drugs

• Ammonium ion
• Dextran
• Oral contraceptives
• Pyrazinamide
• Salicylates

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• Increased Levels
• Decreased Levels