Albumin
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ALB
Clinic significance
Albumin is a protein which is synthesized in the liver. Half-life = 15 to 20 days. It is a key transport protein and it is also important in maintaining colloidal osmotic pressure. Reduced albumin levels are seen in malnutrition, impaired liver function, inflammation and in conditions which result in heavy loss of protein (a range of different glomerular and gastrointestinal problems). Elevated albumin levels are seen in hemoconcentration.
Prenalytics
- 1 mL
- serum
- Refrigerated
Further information
- ALWAYS specify the patient's age and gender
Methodology
Immuno turbidimetry
Turnaround time
2 days
Pathologist(s) in charge
Biomnis Paris
Specialty
Biochemistry
Contact(s)
Dr Jean Marc VANDERNOTTE
Phone(s)
+331 49 59 63 01