Q:

I regularly donate plasma at Biolife.  About 2 weeks ago, I had a SPE test, and my blood protein levels were low (5.8%). They require at least 6%.  However, I didn't find this out until after my next donation, where my levels were 6.5%.  I just got the results of my next SPE back today, and my levels had dropped again even lower, to 5.8%.  I'm a very active person and eat quite a bit of protein every day.  Is this something that I should be concerned about?  Do I need to come in and see a doc?

 

A:

This is not a particular source of concern if you are otherwise feeling well but if you are consistently running < 6.0 then we should see you to review your history, examine you and do a general blood metabolic screening.   Continue to increase your protein intake in the mean time.

~The Doc