Albumin (ALB) Test
Albumin is a protein made by the liver It makes up about 60% of the total protein in the blood .
A blood sample drawn from a vein
(Serum or plasma)
Why Get Analysis ?
1- To screen for and help diagnose a liver disorder or kidney disease
2- To evaluate nutritional status especially in hospitalized patients.
When To Get Tested ?
1-Routinely as part of the blood tests done for a health exam
2- prior to a planned surgery
3-symptoms of a liver disorder or kidney disease
4- when you have unintended weight loss
5- symptoms associated with malnutrition
Reference ranges
Source
childrren
0 to 4 days = 2.8 to 4.4 g/dL
4 days to 14 years = 3.8 to 5.4 g/dL
Adult
18 to 60 years = 3.4 to 4.8 g/dL
60 to 90 years = 3.2 to 4.6 g/dL
>90 years = 2.9 to 4.5 g/dL
Source
Premature infants = 3 to 4.2 g/dL
Newborn = 3.5 to 5.4 g/dL
Infants = 4.4 to 5.4 g/dL
Child = 4.0 to 5.9 g/dL
Adult = 3.5 to 5.0 g/dL
Preparation Needed ?
by pamphlet
EX. this pamphlet in here
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