Albumin
Test Code: MTC00041
Liver Analysis
Albumin is the main protein in blood that helps maintain osmotic pressure and transports various substances in the body.
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Sample Type:
Blood,
Preparation:
Without Fasting
TAT:
4 hours
5.
000
KWD
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Test Details
Albumin is the most abundant protein in blood, produced by the liver. It maintains osmotic pressure, preventing fluid leakage from blood vessels, and helps transport hormones, vitamins, medications, and minerals. Albumin testing is used to assess liver and kidney function, nutritional status, and help diagnose conditions such as edema, kidney failure, and chronic liver diseases. Low albumin may result from malnutrition, liver or kidney disease, or protein loss in urine, while high levels may occur due to dehydration or fluid loss.
Maintains osmotic pressure, transports hormones, vitamins, minerals, and supports fluid balance.
Low albumin is caused by malnutrition, liver or kidney disease, or protein loss in urine.
High albumin may occur due to dehydration or fluid loss.
Diseases associated include liver and kidney diseases, dehydration, or fluid overload.
Related to liver function via protein synthesis.
