Albumin (blood)
| Category | Biochemistry |
|---|---|
| Test background |
Albumin is produced in the liver and circulates as the major protein component of plasma. It is indexed to nutritional status in addition to inflammation, maintains the colloid osmotic pressure of the blood compartment, transports an array of proteins and other compounds, and is involved in the buffering and sequestering of toxic compounds. |
| Clinical Indications |
Offered as part of the bone profile to facilitate adjustment of total serum calcium Offered as part of the liver profile to assess anabolic function of the liver and nutritional state |
| Reference range | Over 1 month 35-50 g/L |
| Sample & container required | SST (gold top) |
| Sample volume | 0.5 mL |
| Turnaround time | 1 day |