--- title: Total Protein Test type: biomarker url: "https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/total-protein" also_known_as: - total protein - protein, total category: Metabolic Health units: - g/dL order_price_usd: 22.99 order_item: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel" reviewed_at: 2026-09-05 --- # Total Protein > Total Protein is measured with a standard blood draw after an 8–12 hour fast. A typical reference range is 6.30 – 8.30 g/dL. At TestWell it's $22.99 all-in as Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, results in 1–3 business days, drawn at Quest or Labcorp. An out-of-range result is a prompt to look closer, not a diagnosis. Also known as: total protein, protein, total. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Units | g/dL | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | 8–12 hours | | Results | 1–3 business days | | Price | $22.99 | | Labs | Quest or Labcorp · BioReference in NY/NJ | ## What does Total Protein measure? The total of albumin and globulins in your blood. A general nutrition and liver/kidney indicator. ## What is the normal range for Total Protein? | Population | Reference range | | --- | --- | | age 18+ | 6.30 – 8.30 g/dL | Reference intervals differ slightly between labs; the range printed on your report is the one to interpret against. Ranges are usually set so 95% of healthy people fall inside them. ## How do you get tested for Total Protein? | Order | Type | Price | Includes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Comprehensive Metabolic Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel) | Single test | $22.99 | This marker | | [General Wellness Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/general-wellness-panel) | Panel | $49.99 | 4 tests | | [Gout Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/gout-panel) | Panel | $62.99 | 3 tests | | [Kidney Health Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/kidney-health-panel) | Panel | $64.99 | 4 tests | | [Post-COVID Recovery Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/post-covid-panel) | Panel | $99.99 | 7 tests | ## Quest vs Labcorp vs BioReference | Lab | Available | Price | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | Yes | $22.99 | Choose Quest at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ. | | Labcorp | Yes | $22.99 | Choose Labcorp at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ. | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | Yes | $25.99 | New York and New Jersey orders route here automatically — state rules keep Quest and Labcorp from accepting self-ordered draws. | - [What a high Total Protein means (causes, symptoms, next steps)](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/total-protein/high) - [What a low Total Protein means (causes, symptoms, next steps)](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/total-protein/low) ## Common questions about Total Protein ### Do I need a doctor's order to test my total protein? No. TestWell's licensed physician network reviews and approves your order — usually within minutes. You can place an order online without an in-person visit or a referral from your own doctor. ### How long does it take to get Total Protein results? Most Total Protein results are available in 1–3 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment your results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### How much does a Total Protein test cost? Our Comprehensive Metabolic Panel starts at $22.99. That's the all-in price — no copays, no insurance hoops, no surprise bills. HSA and FSA cards are accepted. ### Do I need to fast before my Total Protein test? Yes — for the most accurate result, fast for 8–12 hours before your blood draw. Water is fine; coffee, food, and supplements are not. Your prep instructions will be included with your order. ### Which lab will process my Total Protein test? Your test will be processed by Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, or BioReference depending on which is closest to you and which lab carries the test. All three are CLIA-certified and trusted by hospitals nationwide. You'll choose your lab during checkout from 4,000+ locations. ## Sources - [Mayo Clinic Labs](https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/overview/8520) - [MedlinePlus (NIH) — Total Protein and Albumin/Globulin (A/G) Ratio](https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/total-protein-and-albumin-globulin-a-g-ratio/) ## Related biomarkers - [Glucose](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/glucose) - [Creatinine](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/creatinine) - [eGFR](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/egfr) - [BUN](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/bun) - [ALT](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/alt) - [AST](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/ast) - [Reference range lookup tool](https://www.test-well.com/tools/reference-range-lookup) - [Lab unit converter](https://www.test-well.com/tools/lab-unit-converter) - [All biomarkers](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-05. Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/total-protein Machine-readable catalog: https://www.test-well.com/api/catalog.json · MCP server: https://www.test-well.com/mcp · Overview for agents: https://www.test-well.com/llms.txt Prices are cash-pay, in USD, and include physician authorization; every order adds one flat $6 lab processing fee. Educational content is not a diagnosis — discuss results with a clinician.