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Albumin (Alb)
Normal 3.5 - 6.0 g/dL Indications
 Evaluation of:
o Chronic Illness
o Liver Disease
o Nutritional Status
Description
Albumin (Alb) is a transport protein in the blood. It helps maintain the oncotic pressure of the blood. Albumin levels will drop if synthesis is slowed, protein intake is inadequate, or there are increased losses. Due to the long half life of albumin, the results are a good indicator of chronic illness rather than acute illness. What would cause increased levels?
 Dehydration
 Hyper Infusion of Albumin
What would cause decreased levels?
 Inadequate Intake
 Liver Disease
 Inflammation
 Chronic Disease
 Losses from:
o Fistula
o Hemorrhage
o Kidney Disease
o Burns
 Over Hydration
 Increased Catabolism
 Congestive Heart Failure

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