Albumin

Albumin is the most abundant protein in your blood, made by the liver. It helps maintain fluid balance in your body by keeping fluid from leaking out of blood vessels, and it transports hormones, vit…

Category: Metabolic Panel

Also known as: albumin, alb, serum albumin

Reference range: 3.5–5.5 g/dL (Source: ABIM)

Standard unit: g/dL

High values may indicate

High albumin levels are usually the result of dehydration, which causes a relative increase in blood protein concentration.

Low values may indicate

Low albumin levels may indicate liver disease, kidney disease (nephrotic syndrome), malnutrition, or widespread inflammation.

Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine

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