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Albumin
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Albumin
Access Labcorp Draw · Access Medical Labs · Quest DiagnosticsWhat this laboratory test evaluates
Albumin Test
This test measures the level of albumin in the blood. Albumin is a protein made by the liver and is essential for maintaining the osmotic pressure needed for proper distribution of body fluids between blood vessels and body tissues. It is commonly used to evaluate kidney function, liver function, and nutritional status. Low levels may indicate liver disease, kidney disease, or malnutrition, while high levels are less common and can be seen in dehydration. The only known cause for high albumin levels is dehydration.
What patients is this test right for?This test is essential for individuals being treated or monitored for liver or kidney diseases, nutrition status, or conditions that lead to albumin loss.
What type of sample is required for this test?1 mL serum
Additional test information
This test measures the level of albumin in the blood. Albumin is a protein made by the liver and is essential for maintaining the osmotic pressure needed for proper distribution of body fluids between blood vessels and body tissues. It is commonly used to evaluate kidney function, liver function, and nutritional status. Low levels may indicate liver disease, kidney disease, or malnutrition, while high levels are less common and can be seen in dehydration.
Collection and processing
- Sample type: Serum
- Fasting: No
- Estimated laboratory processing: Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected
How Sunridge uses laboratory information
Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.
Before requesting this test
Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.
About this test
Albumin Test
This test measures the level of albumin in the blood. Albumin is a protein made by the liver and is essential for maintaining the osmotic pressure needed for proper distribution of body fluids between blood vessels and body tissues. It is commonly used to evaluate kidney function, liver function, and nutritional status. Low levels may indicate liver disease, kidney disease, or malnutrition, while high levels are less common and can be seen in dehydration. The only known cause for high albumin levels is dehydration.
What patients is this test right for?This test is essential for individuals being treated or monitored for liver or kidney diseases, nutrition status, or conditions that lead to albumin loss.
What type of sample is required for this test?1 mL serum
Additional details
This test measures the level of albumin in the blood. Albumin is a protein made by the liver and is essential for maintaining the osmotic pressure needed for proper distribution of body fluids between blood vessels and body tissues. It is commonly used to evaluate kidney function, liver function, and nutritional status. Low levels may indicate liver disease, kidney disease, or malnutrition, while high levels are less common and can be seen in dehydration.
Highlighted health areas
- Liver/Gallbladder
- Kidney
Biomarkers and report focus
The exact analytes and report format can change. Confirm the current contents in the Fullscript order before payment.
- Albumin