I'm trying to calculate phycobiliproteins, total R-PE (R-phycoerythrin) and total R-PC (mg/mL) using formulae but i noticed as the extraction getting more purified; the higher the absorbance will be. So, when absorbance is high, the total R-PE also become higher compared to crude. But isn't that suppose the total R-PE(mg/mL) reduces as getting more purified by Ion Exchange Chromatography compare to total R-PE content in crude? Thank you.