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Alpha-2 globulins

The second electrophoresis band, carrying haptoglobin, ceruloplasmin and alpha-2 macroglobulin.

Unit g/dLTypical adult range 0.45–0.97 g/dL
What it is

The second electrophoresis band, carrying haptoglobin, ceruloplasmin and alpha-2 macroglobulin.

Why it matters

It rises strongly with inflammation and drops when red cells are being broken down, because haptoglobin is consumed mopping up the released hemoglobin.

Reading the number

A high band tracks inflammation; a low one is more interesting, and usually means haemolysis. It also rises markedly when the kidneys are losing protein.

What moves it
inflammationred cell breakdownkidney protein lossrecent infection
Read alongside
Alpha-1 globulinsCeruloplasminTotal protein
When to raise it

Worth discussing a low band together with hemoglobin.

Tracking only, not a diagnosis. The range above is a typical adult reference range — the range printed by the lab that ran your test is the one that applies to you. Discuss anything that concerns you with your doctor.

Also known as

On a report in another language.

A lab report names this analyte in its own language. Vitals Vault recognises each of these and files them all under Alpha-2 globulins.

Alfa 2-GlobulinasAlpha-2-GlobulineAlfa-2 Globulinas

Track your alpha-2 globulins over time.

Alpha-2 globulins is one of 165 analytes Vitals Vault charts over time. Import a lab report in any language and this number lands on a timeline only you can read.

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Tracking only. This app is not medical advice. Always discuss results and future analysis with your doctor.

Catalog entry last updated 2026-08-28. Browse all 165 metrics.