Albumin. Prices, Reviews, Ratings
Albumin – the primary blood plasma protein, comprising 40-60% of all plasma proteins. Synthesized in the liver, it circulates in the body for 12-27 days. Its most critical function is transport.
Albumin – the primary blood plasma protein, comprising 40-60% of all plasma proteins. Synthesized in the liver, it circulates in the body for 12-27 days. Its most critical function is transport.
For adults (14-60 years), the level should be 35-50 g/L. For children up to 14 years, it’s 38-54 g/L; up to 3 years, 25-55 g/L; over 60 years, 34-40 g/L.
Elevated levels indicate dehydration or rapid fluid loss.
Reduced levels occur in pregnancy, smokers, during fasting, or with contraceptive pills and estrogen use.
Indications for Albumin Blood Testing
The test is conducted for cancer, infectious diseases, liver and kidney conditions, burns, and various injuries.
Synthetic albumin, derived from plasma fractionation, normalizes plasma protein levels. It’s used in treating brain injuries, ascites, nephritis, hemolytic disease, gastrointestinal ulcers, blood transfusions, and hemodialysis.
How the Albumin Blood Test Is Performed
Performed in the morning on an empty stomach, it involves venous blood collection. The last meal should be 8 hours prior. The biuret (or micro-biuret) method is commonly used.
The drug form is administered intramuscularly or intravenously via drip.
Hormonal drugs, steroids, and medications for chronic or inflammatory conditions may affect results.
Processing Time for Albumin Blood Test
Results are ready within three days.
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