Why do I need a globulin test?Your health care provider may order globulin tests as part your regular checkup or to help diagnose specific conditions. A total protein test may be included in a series of tests to check how well your liver is working. These tests, called liver function tests, may be ordered if you are at risk for liver disease or have symptoms of liver disease, which may include:Jaundice, a condition that causes your skin and eyes to turn yellowNausea and vomitingItchingRecurring fatigueFluid buildup in the abdomen, feet, and legsLoss of appetiteA serum protein electrophoresis test measures gamma globulins and other proteins. This test may be ordered to diagnose disorders related to the immune system, including:AllergiesAutoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritisMultiple myeloma, a type of cancer
