Normal Laboratory Values - No Diagnosis Required
These laboratory values are completely normal and do not indicate any disease requiring treatment. 1
Laboratory Value Interpretation
Your laboratory results fall within normal reference ranges:
- Total protein 5.7 g/dL: Within normal range (normal: 6.0-8.3 g/dL, with slight variations acceptable) 2
- Albumin 3.9 g/dL: Normal (typical range: 3.5-5.5 g/dL) 2, 1
- Alkaline phosphatase 36 U/L: Normal and actually on the lower end of the reference range (normal: approximately 30-120 U/L depending on age and sex) 3
These values indicate preserved liver synthetic function, absence of cholestasis, and no evidence of bone disease. 1
Clinical Significance
Normal albumin and total protein levels indicate:
- Adequate nutritional status 2
- Preserved liver synthetic function 1
- No evidence of nephrotic syndrome 2
- No significant inflammatory process 2
Normal alkaline phosphatase indicates:
Recommended Management
No treatment is indicated. 1
Appropriate follow-up includes:
- Continue routine monitoring with repeat testing only if clinically indicated 1
- Maintain healthy lifestyle practices including balanced diet and regular physical activity 1
- Limit alcohol consumption to recommended levels 1
- Annual monitoring is sufficient if no risk factors for liver or metabolic disease are present 1
Important Considerations
- At age 22, slightly lower total protein values can be normal variants and do not require intervention when albumin is normal 2
- Alkaline phosphatase levels are physiologically higher in children and adolescents due to bone growth, but by age 22, adult reference ranges apply 3
- These normal values do not exclude all possible medical conditions, but they specifically indicate normal hepatic synthetic function, normal bone turnover, and adequate protein status 1
If you develop symptoms such as jaundice, right upper quadrant pain, bone pain, unexplained weight loss, or fatigue, repeat laboratory evaluation would be warranted. 3, 1