Albumin (Serum/Plasma)

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Assay

Albumin (Serum/Plasma)

Key Words

Albumin

Specimen Collection

Serum (brown), Plasma (orange)

Turnaround time

8hrs

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.

Interferences

No known methodological interferences

Reference Range

       <1 year: 30-45 g/L

       <17 years: 30-50 g/L

 

       ≥17 years: 35-50 g/L

Analytical error

2.2%

Reference change value

8.9%

Minimum retesting interval

Liver function test requests made within 2 days of a previous result on a patient are intervened