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Albumin
alb
Albumin 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. Albumin has a long half life, however, so levels are not a good indicator of acute illness.
3.5 – 6.0 g/dL
What would cause Increased Levels of Albumin?
Total Bilirubin (T. Billi) Lab Values
Ammonia (NH3) Lab Values
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALK PHOS) Lab Values
Albumin Lab Values
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Lab Values
Glucose Lab Values
WBC
Urinalysis
Troponin I
Triglycerides
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Sodium
Red Blood Cells
Prostate Specific Antigen
Potassium
Platelets
Partial Thromboplastin Time
Oxygen Saturation
Osmolality
Magnesium
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