Albumin (s) (Serum (s))

Testcode:	E_ALB
Specimens:	1 ml Serum (s)
Method:	Nephelometry
Dimension:	g/l
Set-up:	Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Duration:	1 day
Indication/Significance:	Liver function test e. g. of chronic liver diseases Follow-up in cases of protein loss (enteral, renal) or protein deficient diet Diagnosis of oedemas
Interpretation:	Decreased values: more… Decreased values: Chronic liver disease (reduced synthesis, ascites) Acute inflammations, hyperhydration Exudative enteropathies Nephrotic syndrome Dietary protein deficiency Congenital analbuminaemia Pregnancy close
Further tests:	Serum protein electrophoresis Albumin in the urine Creatinine in the urine

both sex
0 Years	30,0 - 52,0 g/l
from 1 Year - 120 Years	35,0 - 52,0 g/l

Representation of age: "from" refers to the commenced year(s) (month) of age; "until" refers to the completed year(s) (month) of age.