Albumin (Serum/Plasma)
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Assay |
Albumin (Serum/Plasma) |
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Key Words |
Albumin |
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Specimen Collection |
Serum (brown), Plasma (orange) |
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Turnaround time |
8hrs |
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Test indications |
Albumin is a key plasma protein. Low levels are seen in liver disease, burns, malabsorption, and is losses through the kidneys (proteinuria) and stool. Raised levels usually indicate dehydration. |
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Interferences |
No known methodological interferences |
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Reference Range |
• <1 year: 30-45 g/L • <17 years: 30-50 g/L
• ≥17 years: 35-50 g/L |
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2.2% |
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8.9% |
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Minimum retesting interval |
Liver function test requests made within 2 days of a previous result on a patient are intervened |
