Albumin (ALB)

Albumin (ALB) Test

This test measures the level of albumin in the blood .

Albumin is a protein made by the liver It makes up about 60% of the total protein in the blood . 

Sample Required

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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