Total Protein Kit, 200 ML

PRINCIPLE OF THE METHOD

Proteins give an intensive violet-blue complex with copper salts in an alkaline medium. Iodide is included as an antioxidant. The intensity of the color formed is proportional to the total protein concentration in the sample1,4 .

CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE

The proteins are macromolecular organic compounds, widely distributed in the organism. They act like structural and transport elements. The proteins of the serum are divide in two fractions, albumin and globulins The determination of total proteins is useful in the detection of: - High protein levels caused by hemoconcentration like in the dehydrations or increase in the concentration of specific proteins. - Low protein level caused by hemodilution by an impared synthesis or loss (as by hemorrhage) or excessive protein catabolism4,5 . Clinical diagnosis should not be made on a s